December weather forecast
Princeton, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Princeton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34°F (1.1°C) and max 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Princeton's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 34°F (1.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Princeton, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Princeton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.5 days and collects up to 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Princeton, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Princeton, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Princeton, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Princeton, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in December?

The average day length in December in Princeton, Kentucky, is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Princeton, KY

Average temperature in December - Princeton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°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 (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Princeton, KY

Average pressure in December - Princeton, 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
Princeton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Princeton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Princeton, KY

Average humidity in December - Princeton, 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
Princeton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Princeton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Princeton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Princeton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Princeton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Princeton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Princeton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Princeton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Princeton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Princeton, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Princeton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Princeton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Princeton, KY

Average UV index in December - Princeton, 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
Princeton, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Princeton, KY

Average visibility in December - Princeton, 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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