December weather forecast
Gilbertsville, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Gilbertsville experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gilbertsville, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gilbertsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.8 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Gilbertsville experiences an average high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gilbertsville, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gilbertsville, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gilbertsville have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Gilbertsville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average temperature in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average pressure in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average humidity in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Gilbertsville, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilbertsville, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average UV index in December - Gilbertsville, 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
Gilbertsville, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Gilbertsville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Gilbertsville, KY

Average visibility in December - Gilbertsville, 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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