December weather forecast
Fort Mitchell, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Mitchell, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Fort Mitchell, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fort Mitchell, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fort Mitchell, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. 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. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.1°F (5.6°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Mitchell, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fort Mitchell, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Mitchell?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Fort Mitchell, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fort Mitchell is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average temperature in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average pressure in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average wind speed in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average humidity in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average rainfall in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average snowfall in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average UV index in December - Fort Mitchell, 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
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Mitchell, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Fort Mitchell, KY

Average visibility in December - Fort Mitchell, 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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