December weather forecast
Piney, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Piney, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Piney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.8 days and collects up to 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Piney, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Piney, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Piney, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.6°F (0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Piney, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Piney, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Piney have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Piney have in December?

In Piney, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Piney?

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

Average temperature in December - Piney, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Piney, KY

Average pressure in December - Piney, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Piney, KY

Average wind speed in December - Piney, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Piney, KY

Average humidity in December - Piney, 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
Piney, KY

Average rainfall in December - Piney, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Piney, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Piney, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Piney, KY

Average snowfall in December - Piney, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Piney, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Piney, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Piney, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Piney, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Piney, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Piney, KY

Average UV index in December - Piney, 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
Piney, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Piney, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Piney, KY

Average visibility in December - Piney, 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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