December weather forecast
Ralph, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ralph, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Ralph's average low-temperature for the month of December records at an icy 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

In Ralph, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ralph, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ralph, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. 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. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ralph in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ralph, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ralph, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ralph, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) 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 in Ralph.

How many hours of daylight does Ralph have in December?

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 6:44 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ralph have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ralph, KY

Average temperature in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ralph, KY

Average pressure in December - Ralph, 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
Ralph, KY

Average wind speed in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ralph, KY

Average humidity in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ralph, KY

Average rainfall in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and April (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Ralph, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ralph, KY

Average snowfall in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ralph, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Ralph, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ralph, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ralph, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Ralph, KY

Average UV index in December - Ralph, 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
Ralph, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Ralph, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ralph, KY

Average visibility in December - Ralph, 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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