December weather forecast
Irvine, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Irvine, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Irvine, Kentucky, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Irvine, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Irvine, during the entire year, snow falls for 32 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) 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 in Irvine, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Irvine, is 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Irvine, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Irvine, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Irvine have in December?

In Irvine, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Irvine have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Irvine, KY

Average temperature in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Irvine, KY

Average pressure in December - Irvine, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Irvine, KY

Average wind speed in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Irvine, KY

Average humidity in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Irvine, KY

Average rainfall in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Irvine, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Irvine, KY

Average snowfall in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Irvine, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Irvine, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Irvine, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Irvine, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Irvine, KY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Irvine, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Irvine, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Irvine, KY

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

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

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