December weather forecast
Palma, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palma, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Palma's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Palma, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Palma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.8 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Palma, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Palma, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Palma, Kentucky, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Palma, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Palma. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Palma in December?

Palma in December has an average high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palma?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Palma?

In Palma, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Palma in December?

In December, in Palma, Kentucky, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palma?

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

How many hours of daylight does Palma have in December?

In December, the average day length in Palma, Kentucky, is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palma, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Palma?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Palma?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Palma?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palma, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palma, KY

Average temperature in December - Palma, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Palma, KY

Average pressure in December - Palma, 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
Palma, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Palma, KY

Average humidity in December - Palma, 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
Palma, KY

Average rainfall in December - Palma, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Palma, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Palma, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palma, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palma, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Palma, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Palma, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palma, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palma, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Palma, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Palma, KY

Average UV index in December - Palma, 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
Palma, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Palma, 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
Palma, KY

Average visibility in December - Palma, 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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