December weather forecast
Old Washington, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Old Washington, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.6°F (5.9°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Old Washington, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.5 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Old Washington. In Old Washington, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.9 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Old Washington is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Old Washington, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Old Washington, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Old Washington, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Washington have in December?

In Old Washington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Old Washington, KY

Average temperature in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Old Washington, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Old Washington, KY

Average wind speed in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Old Washington, KY

Average humidity in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Old Washington, KY

Average rainfall in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Old Washington, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Old Washington, KY

Average snowfall in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Old Washington, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Old Washington, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Old Washington, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Old Washington, KY

Average UV index in December - Old Washington, 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
Old Washington, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Old Washington, KY

Average visibility in December - Old Washington, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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