December weather forecast
Oakland, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Oakland, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.3°F (1.3°C) and max 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Oakland's average low-temperature in December is measured at an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Oakland, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Oakland, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Oakland, Kentucky, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Oakland, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Oakland, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oakland, Kentucky. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Oakland?

In Oakland, 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months in Oakland?

The months with the highest humidity in Oakland are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Oakland?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Oakland?

In Oakland, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oakland?

In Oakland, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oakland?

The month with the shortest days in Oakland is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Oakland?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oakland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oakland?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Oakland?

In Oakland, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Oakland, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakland, KY

Average pressure in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakland, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Oakland, KY

Average rainfall in December - Oakland, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakland, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakland, KY

Average snowfall in December - Oakland, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakland, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakland, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakland, KY

Average UV index in December - Oakland, 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
Oakland, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Oakland, KY

Average visibility in December - Oakland, 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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