December weather forecast
Oldtown, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oldtown, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oldtown are January through April, October through December. In Oldtown, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oldtown, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oldtown.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oldtown, the average sunshine in December 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 in Oldtown. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Oldtown in December?

The high-temperature during December is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oldtown?

The average relative humidity in December in Oldtown is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Oldtown?

The wettest months in Oldtown, Kentucky, are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Oldtown in December?

In Oldtown, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oldtown?

In Oldtown, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oldtown?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oldtown have in December?

In December, the average day length in Oldtown is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Oldtown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oldtown, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oldtown?

The average sunshine duration in December in Oldtown, Kentucky, is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oldtown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Oldtown?

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

Average temperature in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Oldtown, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oldtown, KY

Average wind speed in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Oldtown, KY

Average humidity in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Oldtown, KY

Average rainfall in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Oldtown, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oldtown, KY

Average snowfall in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oldtown, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Oldtown, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oldtown, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oldtown, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Oldtown, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Oldtown, KY

Average UV index in December - Oldtown, 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
Oldtown, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Oldtown, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Oldtown, KY

Average visibility in December - Oldtown, 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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