Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). In Jackson, December nights cool down to an average of 33.3°F (0.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jackson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Jackson, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Jackson, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.8 days and aggregates up to 17.32" (440mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jackson.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
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Average temperature in December
Jackson, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Jackson, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Jackson, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
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
Jackson, 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 November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Jackson, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Jackson, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Jackson, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Jackson, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Jackson, 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 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Jackson, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Jackson, 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
Jackson, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
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 31).
Average visibility in December
Jackson, 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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