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
During the shift to December, Hope records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). An average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.6 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hope, Kentucky, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.8 snowfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Hope, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Hope, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Hope, 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
Hope, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hope, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Hope, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Hope, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hope, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hope, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Hope, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hope, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Hope, 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
Hope, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Hope, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
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