December weather forecast
Puncheon, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Puncheon, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

As Puncheon enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) of November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is experienced in Puncheon.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Puncheon, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.6 rainfall days, and 40.75" (1035mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Puncheon, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Puncheon, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Puncheon. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Puncheon, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Puncheon, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Puncheon, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Puncheon have in December?

In Puncheon, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Puncheon, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 value 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
Puncheon, KY

Average temperature in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Puncheon, KY

Average pressure in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Puncheon, KY

Average wind speed in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Puncheon, KY

Average humidity in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Puncheon, KY

Average rainfall in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Puncheon, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Puncheon, KY

Average snowfall in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Puncheon, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Puncheon, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Puncheon, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Puncheon, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Puncheon, KY

Average UV index in December - Puncheon, 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
Puncheon, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Puncheon, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Puncheon, KY

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

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

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