December weather forecast
Palisades, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palisades, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.9°F (7.7°C) and min 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). During the month of December, Palisades experiences a steady low-temperature average of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Palisades, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145 rainfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Palisades, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Palisades is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Palisades, 45.9°F (7.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Palisades, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Palisades, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palisades have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palisades have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palisades, KY

Average temperature in December - Palisades, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°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 (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Palisades, KY

Average pressure in December - Palisades, 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
Palisades, KY

Average wind speed in December - Palisades, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Palisades, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Palisades, KY

Average rainfall in December - Palisades, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Palisades, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Palisades, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palisades, KY

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Palisades, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Palisades, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palisades, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palisades, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Palisades, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Palisades, KY

Average UV index in December - Palisades, 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
Palisades, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Palisades, KY

Average visibility in December - Palisades, 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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