December weather forecast
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Indian Hills Cherokee Section, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Indian Hills Cherokee Section, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.1 rainfall days, and 39.33" (999mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Indian Hills Cherokee Section, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Indian Hills Cherokee Section, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Indian Hills Cherokee Section, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Indian Hills Cherokee Section, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) 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 Indian Hills Cherokee Section have in December?

In Indian Hills Cherokee Section, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Indian Hills Cherokee Section?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average temperature in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°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 (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average pressure in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average wind speed in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average humidity in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average rainfall in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average snowfall in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average UV index in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, 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
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY

Average visibility in December - Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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