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
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 33.1°F (0.6°C) during December nights.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Loretto, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Loretto is 4.4h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Loretto, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Loretto, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Loretto, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Loretto, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Loretto, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Loretto, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Loretto, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Loretto, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Loretto, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Loretto, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Loretto, 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
Loretto, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Loretto, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and September (5mi).
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