December weather forecast
Iuka, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Iuka, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's mild 55.4°F (13°C) to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). The average temperature in Iuka drops to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In Iuka, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Iuka, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Iuka, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Iuka, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Iuka, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Iuka, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Iuka have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Iuka is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Iuka, KY

Average temperature in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Iuka, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Iuka, KY

Average wind speed in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Iuka, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Iuka, KY

Average rainfall in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Iuka, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Iuka, KY

Average snowfall in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Iuka, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Iuka, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Iuka, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Iuka, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Iuka, KY

Average UV index in December - Iuka, 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
Iuka, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Iuka, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Iuka, KY

Average visibility in December - Iuka, 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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