December weather forecast
Roper, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Roper, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) from November's moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Roper, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Roper, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.4 days and collects up to 39.76" (1010mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Roper, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Roper, in December, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Roper, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Roper, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Roper have in December?

In Roper, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Roper, KY

Average temperature in December - Roper, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Roper, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Roper, KY

Average wind speed in December - Roper, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Roper, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Roper, KY

Average rainfall in December - Roper, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Roper, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roper, KY

Average snowfall in December - Roper, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Roper, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Roper, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roper, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roper, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Roper, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Roper, KY

Average UV index in December - Roper, 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
Roper, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Roper, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Roper, KY

Average visibility in December - Roper, 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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