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
As December arrives, Lexington's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). In the month of December, Lexington's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Lexington, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lexington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.1 days and collects up to 37.95" (964mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.8 snowfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) 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 7:35 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Lexington, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lexington, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.9°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 (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Lexington, 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
Lexington, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Lexington, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Lexington, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lexington, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Lexington, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lexington, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Lexington, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Lexington, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July and December (5mi).
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