December weather forecast
Milton, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Milton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Milton experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Milton, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Milton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Milton, records 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Milton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Milton, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Milton, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) 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 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Milton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Milton, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Milton, KY

Average temperature in December - Milton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Milton, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Milton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Milton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Milton, KY

Average humidity in December - Milton, 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 October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Milton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Milton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Milton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Milton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Milton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Milton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Milton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Milton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Milton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Milton, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Milton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Milton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Milton, KY

Average UV index in December - Milton, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Milton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Milton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Milton, KY

Average visibility in December - Milton, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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