December weather forecast
Gaskill, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Gaskill, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Gaskill's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gaskill, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.6 rainfall days, and 40.75" (1035mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gaskill, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gaskill, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gaskill?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gaskill, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gaskill have in December?

In Gaskill, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is 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 low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gaskill, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Gaskill, KY

Average pressure in December - Gaskill, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gaskill, KY

Average wind speed in December - Gaskill, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Gaskill, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Gaskill, KY

Average rainfall in December - Gaskill, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Gaskill, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Gaskill, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gaskill, KY

Average snowfall in December - Gaskill, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gaskill, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Gaskill, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gaskill, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Gaskill, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Gaskill, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gaskill, KY

Average UV index in December - Gaskill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gaskill, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Gaskill, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Gaskill, KY

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

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

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