December weather forecast
Owenton, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Owenton, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Throughout December, Owenton's nights cool down to an average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Owenton, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Owenton, Kentucky, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Owenton, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 10.94" (278mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Owenton is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, in Owenton, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Owenton, Kentucky, are January, February, November 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 ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. 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

Is December cold in Owenton?

Owenton in December has an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Owenton?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Owenton?

In Owenton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Owenton in December?

In Owenton, Kentucky, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Owenton?

In Owenton, Kentucky, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Owenton?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Owenton.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Owenton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Owenton, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Owenton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Owenton, Kentucky, is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Owenton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Owenton?

In Owenton, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Owenton, KY

Average temperature in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Owenton, KY

Average pressure in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Owenton, KY

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

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

Average humidity in December
Owenton, KY

Average humidity in December - Owenton, 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 August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Owenton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Owenton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Owenton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Owenton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Owenton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Owenton, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Owenton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Owenton, KY

Average UV index in December - Owenton, 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
Owenton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Owenton, KY

Average visibility in December - Owenton, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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