December weather forecast
Nelse, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Nelse, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Nelse, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Nelse, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Nelse, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Nelse, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Nelse?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nelse have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months with 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Nelse, KY

Average pressure in December - Nelse, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nelse, KY

Average wind speed in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Nelse, KY

Average humidity in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Nelse, KY

Average rainfall in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Nelse, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nelse, KY

Average snowfall in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nelse, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nelse, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelse, 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 3min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nelse, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Nelse, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Nelse, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Nelse, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Nelse, KY

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

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

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