December weather forecast
Northern, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Northern, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average temperature drops to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Northern, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Northern, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.8 days and collects up to 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Northern, Kentucky, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. In Northern, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.7 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Northern, Kentucky.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Northern, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Northern are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Northern?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Northern, is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Northern?

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

How much does it rain in Northern in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Northern in December?

In Northern, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northern?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Northern.

How many hours of daylight does Northern have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Northern?

On the first day of December in Northern, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Northern have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Northern is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Northern?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Northern?

In Northern, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Northern, KY

Average temperature in December - Northern, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Northern, KY

Average pressure in December - Northern, 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
Northern, KY

Average wind speed in December - Northern, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Northern, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Northern, KY

Average rainfall in December - Northern, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Northern, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Northern, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Northern, KY

Average snowfall in December - Northern, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Northern, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Northern, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northern, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Northern, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Northern, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Northern, KY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Northern, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Northern, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Northern, KY

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

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

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