Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). The low-temperature averages to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Headquarters, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Headquarters, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 35.91" (912mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Headquarters, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Headquarters, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Headquarters, 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 August and September (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Headquarters, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Headquarters, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Headquarters, 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
Headquarters, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Headquarters, 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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