December weather forecast
Hooktown, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hooktown, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hooktown, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 35.91" (912mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hooktown, 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 December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hooktown, 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hooktown, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Hooktown?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hooktown, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Hooktown, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hooktown, KY

Average temperature in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average pressure in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average wind speed in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average humidity in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average rainfall in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average snowfall in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average UV index in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Hooktown, 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
Hooktown, KY

Average visibility in December - Hooktown, 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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