December weather forecast
Kona, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Kona, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Kona's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout the month of December, Kona reports a steady low-temperature average of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In Kona, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kona, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.8 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kona in December?

In Kona, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.4°F (0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kona, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kona?

In Kona, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kona?

In Kona, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day 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 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kona?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kona, KY

Average temperature in December - Kona, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Kona, KY

Average pressure in December - Kona, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kona, KY

Average wind speed in December - Kona, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Kona, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Kona, KY

Average rainfall in December - Kona, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Kona, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Kona, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kona, KY

Average snowfall in December - Kona, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kona, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Kona, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kona, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kona, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Kona, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kona, KY

Average UV index in December - Kona, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Kona, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Kona, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Kona, KY

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

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

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