December weather forecast
Kirtley, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kirtley, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.1 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kirtley, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kirtley, there are 12.5 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kirtley.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Kirtley, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kirtley in December?

Kirtley in December has an average high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kirtley, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Kirtley?

In Kirtley, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kirtley have in December?

In Kirtley, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kirtley?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kirtley, KY

Average temperature in December - Kirtley, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirtley, KY

Average pressure in December - Kirtley, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kirtley, KY

Average wind speed in December - Kirtley, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirtley, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirtley, KY

Average rainfall in December - Kirtley, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirtley, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Kirtley, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirtley, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirtley, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Kirtley, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Kirtley, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirtley, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirtley, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Kirtley, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirtley, KY

Average UV index in December - Kirtley, 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
Kirtley, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Kirtley, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Kirtley, KY

Average visibility in December - Kirtley, 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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