December weather forecast
Hopeful Heights, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hopeful Heights, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Hopeful Heights generally drops to a low average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Hopeful Heights is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hopeful Heights, Kentucky, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hopeful Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hopeful Heights, Kentucky, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hopeful Heights, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hopeful Heights.
On the first day of December in Hopeful Heights, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hopeful Heights is 4.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hopeful Heights in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hopeful Heights, Kentucky, are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Hopeful Heights?

December is the most humid month in Hopeful Heights, Kentucky, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Hopeful Heights?

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

How much does it rain in Hopeful Heights in December?

In Hopeful Heights, Kentucky, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hopeful Heights in December?

In Hopeful Heights, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hopeful Heights?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hopeful Heights?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hopeful Heights?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hopeful Heights, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hopeful Heights?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hopeful Heights is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hopeful Heights?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hopeful Heights?

In Hopeful Heights, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average temperature in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average pressure in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average wind speed in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average humidity in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average rainfall in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average snowfall in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average UV index in December - Hopeful Heights, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Hopeful Heights, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Hopeful Heights, KY

Average visibility in December - Hopeful Heights, 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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