December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scale, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 34.5°F (1.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Scale, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Scale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Scale, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Scale, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
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. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 46.8°F (8.2°C) and the low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Scale, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Scale, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Scale have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Scale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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 in Scale, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scale, KY

Average temperature in December - Scale, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Scale, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Scale, KY

Average humidity in December - Scale, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Scale, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Scale, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Scale, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Scale, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scale, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scale, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Scale, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Scale, 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
Scale, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Scale, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Scale, KY

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

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

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