December weather forecast
Park Hills, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Park Hills, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Park Hills, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Park Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Park Hills, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Park Hills?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Park Hills, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Park Hills, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Park Hills is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Park Hills, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Park Hills have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Park Hills is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Park Hills, KY

Average temperature in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Park Hills, KY

Average pressure in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Park Hills, KY

Average wind speed in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Park Hills, KY

Average humidity in December - Park Hills, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Park Hills, KY

Average rainfall in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Park Hills, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Park Hills, KY

Average snowfall in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Park Hills, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Park Hills, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Park Hills, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Park Hills, KY

Average UV index in December - Park Hills, 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
Park Hills, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Park Hills, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Park Hills, KY

Average visibility in December - Park Hills, 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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