December weather forecast
Olive, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Olive, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). An average temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Olive, Kentucky, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Olive is 5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Olive?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Olive, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Olive, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) 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 Olive have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Olive have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Olive, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Olive, KY

Average temperature in December - Olive, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Olive, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Olive, KY

Average wind speed in December - Olive, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Olive, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Olive, KY

Average rainfall in December - Olive, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Olive, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Olive, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Olive, KY

Average snowfall in December - Olive, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Olive, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Olive, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Olive, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Olive, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Olive, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Olive, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Olive, KY

Average UV index in December - Olive, 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
Olive, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Olive, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Olive, KY

Average visibility in December - Olive, 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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