December weather forecast
Free Union, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Free Union, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December, Free Union's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

In Free Union, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Free Union, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.8 rainfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Free Union, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Free Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Free Union, Kentucky, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Free Union have in December?

In Free Union, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Free Union, KY

Average temperature in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Free Union, KY

Average pressure in December - Free Union, 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
Free Union, KY

Average wind speed in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Free Union, KY

Average humidity in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Free Union, KY

Average rainfall in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Free Union, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Free Union, KY

Average snowfall in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Free Union, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Free Union, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Free Union, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Free Union, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Free Union, KY

Average UV index in December - Free Union, 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
Free Union, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Free Union, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Free Union, KY

Average visibility in December - Free Union, 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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