December weather forecast
Nortonville, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Nortonville, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Nortonville, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 21.85" (555mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nortonville, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nortonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Nortonville is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Nortonville, Kentucky, is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Nortonville, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Nortonville, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Nortonville, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Nortonville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nortonville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Nortonville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nortonville, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Nortonville, KY

Average pressure in December - Nortonville, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nortonville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Nortonville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Nortonville, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Nortonville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Nortonville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Nortonville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Nortonville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nortonville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Nortonville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nortonville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Nortonville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Nortonville, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nortonville, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nortonville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Nortonville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Nortonville, KY

Average UV index in December - Nortonville, 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
Nortonville, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Nortonville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Nortonville, KY

Average visibility in December - Nortonville, 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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