December weather forecast
Foster, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Foster, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Foster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.5 snowfall days, and 7.4" (188mm) 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 7:36 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Foster, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Foster, 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Foster?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Foster, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Foster, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Foster have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Foster, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Foster, KY

Average temperature in December - Foster, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Foster, KY

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Foster, KY

Average wind speed in December - Foster, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Foster, KY

Average humidity in December - Foster, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Foster, KY

Average rainfall in December - Foster, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Foster, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Foster, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Foster, KY

Average snowfall in December - Foster, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Foster, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Foster, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Foster, KY

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Foster, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Foster, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Foster, KY

Average UV index in December - Foster, 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
Foster, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Foster, 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
Foster, KY

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

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

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