December weather forecast
Sanders, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sanders, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.6°F (5.9°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Sanders sees an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sanders, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.7 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sanders. In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sanders, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sanders, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sanders, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sanders, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sanders, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sanders have in December?

In Sanders, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanders?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sanders, KY

Average temperature in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°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 (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanders, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sanders, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanders, KY

Average humidity in December - Sanders, 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 September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanders, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanders, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanders, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanders, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Sanders, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanders, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanders, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Sanders, KY

Average UV index in December - Sanders, 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
Sanders, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sanders, KY

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

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

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