December weather forecast
Ryland, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ryland, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Ryland witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.2 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ryland, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. 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. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ryland, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ryland, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ryland have in December?

In Ryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ryland?

On the first day of December in Ryland, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Ryland, KY

Average temperature in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Ryland, KY

Average pressure in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ryland, KY

Average wind speed in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ryland, KY

Average humidity in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ryland, KY

Average rainfall in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Ryland, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ryland, KY

Average snowfall in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ryland, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Ryland, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ryland, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ryland, KY

Average UV index in December - Ryland, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Ryland, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ryland, KY

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

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

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