December weather forecast
Rush, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rush, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

Rush's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months in Rush are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Rush, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rush, there are 35.9 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Rush is 4.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Rush, is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Rush, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rush, KY

Average temperature in December - Rush, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Rush, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rush, KY

Average wind speed in December - Rush, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Rush, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rush, KY

Average rainfall in December - Rush, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Rush, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Rush, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rush, KY

Average snowfall in December - Rush, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rush, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Rush, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Rush, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rush, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rush, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Rush, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rush, KY

Average UV index in December - Rush, 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
Rush, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Rush, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Rush, KY

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

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

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