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 Independence's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is observed in Independence.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Independence, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.2 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Independence, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Independence, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Independence, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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 (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.9°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 (24.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Independence, 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
Independence, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
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 (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Independence, 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 (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Independence, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Independence, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Independence, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Independence, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Independence, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Independence, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Independence, 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
Independence, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Independence, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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