December weather forecast
Sandy Furnace, KY

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

Sandy Furnace records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). The average temperature in Sandy Furnace drops to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sandy Furnace, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sandy Furnace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.7 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sandy Furnace, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sandy Furnace, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sandy Furnace is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Sandy Furnace is 4.2h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures in Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, vary between a high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sandy Furnace?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Sandy Furnace, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) 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 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When 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 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sandy Furnace is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average temperature in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average pressure in December - Sandy Furnace, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average humidity in December - Sandy Furnace, 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
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average UV index in December - Sandy Furnace, 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
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

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
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average visibility in December - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location