December weather forecast
Foraker, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Foraker, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Foraker, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Foraker, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Foraker, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.5 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Foraker, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Foraker are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Foraker, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Foraker are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Foraker, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Foraker, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Foraker, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Foraker, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Foraker, KY

Average temperature in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Foraker, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Foraker, KY

Average wind speed in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Foraker, KY

Average humidity in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Foraker, KY

Average rainfall in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Foraker, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Foraker, KY

Average snowfall in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Foraker, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Foraker, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Foraker, KY

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Foraker, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Foraker, KY

Average visibility in December - Foraker, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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