Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is noted during the nights in December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Paintsville, in December, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Paintsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Paintsville, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.6 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
January, February 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Paintsville have in December?
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Average temperature in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°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 (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paintsville, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Paintsville, 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
Paintsville, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Paintsville, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
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