December weather forecast
New Hope, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Hope, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). In December, the average low-temperature in New Hope, Kentucky, records at an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In New Hope, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Hope are January through March, November and December. In December, in New Hope, Kentucky, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.4 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, in New Hope, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in New Hope.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in New Hope?

New Hope in December has an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in New Hope?

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

What is the average humidity in December in New Hope?

In New Hope, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in New Hope?

In December, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in New Hope in December?

In December, in New Hope, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Hope?

December has the shortest days of the year in New Hope, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in New Hope?

In December, the average day length in New Hope is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in New Hope?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in New Hope?

The months with the least sunshine in New Hope are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in New Hope?

In December, the average sunshine duration in New Hope is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in New Hope?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in New Hope?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in New Hope, Kentucky, 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
New Hope, KY

Average temperature in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
New Hope, KY

Average pressure in December - New Hope, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Hope, KY

Average wind speed in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
New Hope, KY

Average humidity in December - New Hope, 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 August and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
New Hope, KY

Average rainfall in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
New Hope, KY

Average rainfall days in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Hope, KY

Average snowfall in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Hope, KY

Average snowfall days in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Hope, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Hope, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
New Hope, KY

Average sunshine days in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
New Hope, KY

Average UV index in December - New Hope, 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
New Hope, KY

Average cloud cover in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
New Hope, KY

Average visibility in December - New Hope, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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