December weather forecast
Load, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Load, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). Load's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Load, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Load, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.7 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Load.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Load 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Load, in December, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°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 December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Load, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Load, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Load have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Load, KY

Average temperature in December - Load, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Load, KY

Average pressure in December - Load, 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
Load, KY

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Load, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Load, KY

Average rainfall in December - Load, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Load, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Load, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Load, KY

Average snowfall in December - Load, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Load, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Load, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Load, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Load, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Load, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Load, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Load, KY

Average UV index in December - Load, 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
Load, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Load, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Load, KY

Average visibility in December - Load, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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