December weather forecast
Ludlow, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ludlow, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Ludlow's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout the December nights, Ludlow encounters a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ludlow, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ludlow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ludlow are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ludlow, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ludlow. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

Ludlow in December has an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Ludlow?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ludlow, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ludlow have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ludlow is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ludlow, KY

Average temperature in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ludlow, KY

Average pressure in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ludlow, KY

Average wind speed in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ludlow, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ludlow, KY

Average rainfall in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Ludlow, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ludlow, KY

Average snowfall in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ludlow, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Ludlow, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ludlow, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Ludlow, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ludlow, KY

Average UV index in December - Ludlow, 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
Ludlow, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Ludlow, 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 27).

Average visibility in December
Ludlow, KY

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

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

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