December weather forecast
Prospect, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prospect, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.1°F (6.7°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Prospect are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Prospect, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prospect, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.9 days and collects up to 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prospect are January through April, November and December. In Prospect, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prospect, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 7.72" (196mm) 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 7:41 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Prospect during December?

In Prospect, 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Prospect?

The months with the highest humidity in Prospect are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Prospect?

In December, the average relative humidity in Prospect, Kentucky, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Prospect?

In Prospect, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Prospect in December?

In Prospect, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prospect?

December has the shortest days of the year in Prospect, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prospect?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prospect, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prospect?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Prospect is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Prospect?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Prospect?

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

Average temperature in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Prospect, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prospect, KY

Average wind speed in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Prospect, KY

Average humidity in December - Prospect, 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 August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Prospect, KY

Average rainfall in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Prospect, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prospect, KY

Average snowfall in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prospect, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Prospect, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prospect, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Prospect, KY

Average UV index in December - Prospect, 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
Prospect, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Prospect, KY

Average visibility in December - Prospect, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and December (5mi).

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