December weather forecast
Irma, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Irma, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Irma, an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Irma, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Irma, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Irma, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Irma, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) 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 6:49 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Irma have in December?

In Irma, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Irma, KY

Average temperature in December - Irma, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Irma, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Irma, KY

Average wind speed in December - Irma, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Irma, KY

Average humidity in December - Irma, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Irma, KY

Average rainfall in December - Irma, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Irma, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Irma, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Irma, KY

Average snowfall in December - Irma, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Irma, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Irma, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Irma, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Irma, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Irma, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Irma, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Irma, KY

Average UV index in December - Irma, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Irma, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Irma, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Irma, KY

Average visibility in December - Irma, 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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