December weather forecast
Saxton, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saxton, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Saxton, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 42.28" (1074mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Saxton, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Saxton, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 10.71" (272mm) of snow.

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 7:30 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Saxton, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Saxton in December?

During December, Saxton experiences an average high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saxton, in December, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Saxton, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Saxton have in December?

In Saxton, 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 7:30 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saxton have in December?

In Saxton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saxton, KY

Average temperature in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Saxton, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saxton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Saxton, KY

Average humidity in December - Saxton, 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 June and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Saxton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Saxton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saxton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saxton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Saxton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saxton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saxton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Saxton, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Saxton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Saxton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Saxton, KY

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

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

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