December weather forecast
Nichols, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Nichols, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). In December, Nichols reports a consistent average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Nichols is 78%.

Rainfall

In Nichols, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Nichols, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 38.78" (985mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Nichols. In Nichols, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Nichols, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.2 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Nichols, Kentucky, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Nichols in December?

In December, in Nichols, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Nichols, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nichols, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Nichols?

In Nichols, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Nichols?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nichols have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Nichols are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Nichols, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nichols, KY

Average temperature in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Nichols, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nichols, KY

Average wind speed in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Nichols, KY

Average humidity in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Nichols, KY

Average rainfall in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Nichols, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nichols, KY

Average snowfall in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nichols, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Nichols, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nichols, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Nichols, KY

Average UV index in December - Nichols, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Nichols, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Nichols, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Nichols, KY

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

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

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