December weather forecast
Kentontown, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Kentontown, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Kentontown's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Kentontown, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 35.91" (912mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kentontown, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Kentontown, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.1 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Kentontown, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Kentontown, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°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 Kentontown, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kentontown, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kentontown, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Kentontown have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kentontown?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kentontown is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kentontown, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Kentontown, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kentontown, KY

Average wind speed in December - Kentontown, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Kentontown, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Kentontown, KY

Average rainfall in December - Kentontown, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Kentontown, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Kentontown, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kentontown, KY

Average snowfall in December - Kentontown, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kentontown, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Kentontown, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Kentontown, KY

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

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kentontown, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Kentontown, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Kentontown, KY

Average UV index in December - Kentontown, 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
Kentontown, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Kentontown, KY

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

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

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