December weather forecast
Paducah, KY

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The buildings and beautiful and creative symbol of the Discovery Sculpture in the neat field of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky,
The buildings and beautiful and creative symbol of the Discovery Sculpture in the neat field of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky,

Weather in December

Winter brings its chill back to Paducah in December. The high temperature of the month brings down the mercury level to 46.2°F (7.9°C) from 34.2°F (1.2°C) in the night, painting frosted mornings. The reduced daylight hours and the cold weather call for a cozy indoor lifestyle. Meanwhile, the first snow flurries bounce on the ground, marking the onset of the holiday season, thus encapsulating the year in a snowy embrace.

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Paducah's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Paducah, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Paducah, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Paducah, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Paducah, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. 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 UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Paducah, is 46.2°F (7.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Paducah, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Paducah in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paducah?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Paducah, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paducah have in December?

In Paducah, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Paducah, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Paducah, KY

Average pressure in December - Paducah, 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
Paducah, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Paducah, KY

Average humidity in December - Paducah, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Paducah, KY

Average rainfall in December - Paducah, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Paducah, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Paducah, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paducah, KY

Average snowfall in December - Paducah, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paducah, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Paducah, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Paducah, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paducah, 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 5min

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
Paducah, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Paducah, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Paducah, KY

Average UV index in December - Paducah, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Paducah, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Paducah, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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
Paducah, KY

Average visibility in December - Paducah, 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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