December weather forecast
Lenox, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lenox, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.6°F (7°C) and min 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lenox, Kentucky, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lenox, Kentucky, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lenox, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lenox in December?

Lenox in December has an average high-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lenox?

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

How much does it rain in Lenox in December?

In Lenox, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lenox in December?

In December, in Lenox, Kentucky, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lenox?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Lenox?

The average day length in December in Lenox, Kentucky, is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lenox?

On the first day of December in Lenox, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lenox have in December?

In Lenox, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lenox?

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 reading in December in Lenox?

In Lenox, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lenox, KY

Average temperature in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lenox, KY

Average pressure in December - Lenox, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lenox, KY

Average wind speed in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lenox, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Lenox, KY

Average rainfall in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Lenox, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lenox, KY

Average snowfall in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lenox, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lenox, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lenox, KY

Average UV index in December - Lenox, 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
Lenox, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Lenox, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Lenox, KY

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

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

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