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
December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pierce, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.3 days and collects up to 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.1 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
January, February 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Pierce, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Pierce, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pierce, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Pierce, 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 October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Pierce, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Pierce, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pierce, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pierce, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Pierce, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pierce, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Pierce, 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
Pierce, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Pierce, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
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