Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Mount Sterling's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Mount Sterling records a consistent low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, is 80%.Rainfall
In Mount Sterling, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Mount Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.6 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mount Sterling, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.8 days and aggregates up to 12.72" (323mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.On the first day of December in Mount Sterling, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Mount Sterling 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Mount Sterling, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Mount Sterling, 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
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Mount Sterling, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
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