December weather forecast
Ghent, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ghent, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

In Ghent, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). During December, Ghent's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.7 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ghent, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ghent.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ghent, is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ghent, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ghent, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) 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 Ghent have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ghent is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ghent, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ghent, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ghent, KY

Average wind speed in December - Ghent, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ghent, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall in December - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall in December - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Ghent, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ghent, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ghent, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Ghent, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Ghent, KY

Average UV index in December - Ghent, 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
Ghent, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Ghent, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ghent, KY

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

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

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