December weather forecast
Fordsville, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fordsville, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.8°F (1°C) and max 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Fordsville, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fordsville, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fordsville are January through April, October through December. In Fordsville, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Fordsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fordsville, Kentucky, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Fordsville is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fordsville are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Fordsville in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fordsville, is 45.7°F (7.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fordsville?

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

How much does it rain in Fordsville in December?

In Fordsville, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fordsville?

In Fordsville, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fordsville?

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 Fordsville?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fordsville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fordsville, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fordsville have in December?

In Fordsville, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fordsville?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Fordsville?

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

Average temperature in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fordsville, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fordsville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Fordsville, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Fordsville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and April (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Fordsville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fordsville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fordsville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Fordsville, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fordsville, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Fordsville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Fordsville, KY

Average UV index in December - Fordsville, 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
Fordsville, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Fordsville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fordsville, KY

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

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

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