December weather forecast
Rockport, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rockport, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Rockport's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a cold 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rockport, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Rockport, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rockport, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Rockport, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rockport, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

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 Rockport have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months 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 reading in December in Rockport?

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

Average temperature in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°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 (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rockport, KY

Average pressure in December - Rockport, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rockport, KY

Average wind speed in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rockport, KY

Average humidity in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rockport, KY

Average rainfall in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Rockport, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rockport, KY

Average snowfall in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rockport, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Rockport, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rockport, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rockport, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Rockport, KY

Average UV index in December - Rockport, 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
Rockport, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Rockport, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Rockport, KY

Average visibility in December - Rockport, 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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