December weather forecast
Mill Springs, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mill Springs, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). Throughout December, Mill Springs witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Mill Springs, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mill Springs, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.5 snowfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mill Springs is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mill Springs, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mill Springs, records 47.1°F (8.4°C), while the low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Mill Springs, Kentucky, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mill Springs, Kentucky, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mill Springs, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average temperature in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average pressure in December - Mill Springs, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average wind speed in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average humidity in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average rainfall in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average snowfall in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 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
Mill Springs, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mill Springs, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average UV index in December - Mill Springs, 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
Mill Springs, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mill Springs, KY

Average visibility in December - Mill Springs, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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