December weather forecast
Malone, KY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

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

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Malone, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Malone, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Malone 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. 'feels like', 'real feel'), 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 Malone, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Malone, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Malone, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Malone have in December?

In Malone, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Malone is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Malone?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Malone, KY

Average temperature in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average pressure in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average wind speed in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average humidity in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average rainfall in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average snowfall in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Malone, 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 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
Malone, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average UV index in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Malone, 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
Malone, KY

Average visibility in December - Malone, 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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