December weather forecast
Minerva, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Minerva, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

Minerva's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Minerva experiences a mean temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Minerva, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Minerva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.5 days and collects up to 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Minerva, Kentucky, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Minerva, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Minerva is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Minerva is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Minerva, Kentucky. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Minerva?

The high-temperature, in December, in Minerva, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Minerva?

The months with the highest humidity in Minerva are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Minerva?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Minerva in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Minerva in December?

In Minerva, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Minerva?

The month with the shortest days in Minerva is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Minerva?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Minerva?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Minerva?

In Minerva, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Minerva?

The months with the lowest UV index in Minerva, Kentucky, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Minerva?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Minerva, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Minerva, KY

Average temperature in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Minerva, KY

Average pressure in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Minerva, KY

Average wind speed in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Minerva, KY

Average humidity in December - Minerva, 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, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Minerva, KY

Average rainfall in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Minerva, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minerva, KY

Average snowfall in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Minerva, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Minerva, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minerva, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minerva, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Minerva, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Minerva, KY

Average UV index in December - Minerva, 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
Minerva, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Minerva, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Minerva, KY

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

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

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