December weather forecast
Rineyville, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rineyville, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Rineyville's temperature drops to an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Rineyville, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rineyville, Kentucky, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rineyville, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Rineyville, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rineyville, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rineyville?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Rineyville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rineyville, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°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 (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Rineyville, KY

Average pressure in December - Rineyville, 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
Rineyville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Rineyville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rineyville, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Rineyville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Rineyville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Rineyville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Rineyville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rineyville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Rineyville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Rineyville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Rineyville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 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
Rineyville, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rineyville, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Rineyville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Rineyville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Rineyville, KY

Average UV index in December - Rineyville, 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
Rineyville, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Rineyville, KY

Average visibility in December - Rineyville, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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