December weather forecast
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hurstbourne Acres, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). In the month of December, Hurstbourne Acres records a consistent average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hurstbourne Acres, Kentucky, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hurstbourne Acres, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.3 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hurstbourne Acres, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hurstbourne Acres, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Hurstbourne Acres, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 95°F (35°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 Hurstbourne Acres, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hurstbourne Acres?

In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) 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 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hurstbourne Acres have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hurstbourne Acres?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hurstbourne Acres have in December?

In Hurstbourne Acres, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average pressure in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average wind speed in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average humidity in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average rainfall in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average snowfall in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hurstbourne Acres, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average UV index in December - Hurstbourne Acres, 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
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Average visibility in December - Hurstbourne Acres, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and May (5mi).

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