December weather forecast
Hartford, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hartford, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). In December, Hartford encounters an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hartford, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hartford, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hartford, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hartford, Kentucky, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hartford are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hartford in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hartford, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hartford, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Hartford is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hartford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hartford, KY

Average temperature in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hartford, KY

Average pressure in December - Hartford, 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
Hartford, KY

Average wind speed in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hartford, KY

Average humidity in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hartford, KY

Average rainfall in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and April (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Hartford, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hartford, KY

Average snowfall in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hartford, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Hartford, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hartford, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hartford, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Hartford, KY

Average UV index in December - Hartford, 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
Hartford, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Hartford, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hartford, KY

Average visibility in December - Hartford, 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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