December weather forecast
Ironville, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ironville, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average temperature of 32°F (0°C) is recorded in Ironville during the nights in December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ironville, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ironville, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Ironville, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.7 days and aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ironville is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ironville, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32°F (0°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ironville, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ironville, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 Ironville, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Ironville?

In Ironville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ironville, KY

Average temperature in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ironville, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ironville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ironville, KY

Average humidity in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Ironville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Ironville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ironville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ironville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Ironville, KY

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ironville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ironville, KY

Average UV index in December - Ironville, 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
Ironville, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ironville, KY

Average visibility in December - Ironville, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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