December weather forecast
Fincastle, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fincastle, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). During December, Fincastle experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Fincastle is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fincastle, Kentucky, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fincastle, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fincastle, Kentucky, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fincastle, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.3 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Fincastle in December?

December temperatures in Fincastle, Kentucky, vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32°F (0°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fincastle?

The average relative humidity in December in Fincastle, Kentucky, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fincastle in December?

In Fincastle, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fincastle in December?

In Fincastle, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fincastle?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fincastle have in December?

In Fincastle, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fincastle?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fincastle?

The month with the least sunshine in Fincastle, Kentucky, is December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fincastle have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fincastle, Kentucky, is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fincastle?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fincastle are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Fincastle?

In Fincastle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fincastle, KY

Average temperature in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fincastle, KY

Average pressure in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fincastle, KY

Average wind speed in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Fincastle, KY

Average humidity in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fincastle, KY

Average rainfall in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Fincastle, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fincastle, KY

Average snowfall in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fincastle, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fincastle, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fincastle, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Fincastle, KY

Average UV index in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fincastle, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Fincastle, KY

Average visibility in December - Fincastle, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and May (5mi).

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