December weather forecast
Shively, KY

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Weather in December

December is undeniably winter in Shively, Kentucky. The season brings with it low temperatures, a conserved 9.6 hours of daylight, and the beauty of snow. Into the yuletide period, the weather provides a perfect backdrop for holiday celebrations. The month’s frosty conditions necessitate bundling up in warm clothing. As the year-end celebrations wind up, the city gears up to greet another year of diverse weather patterns.

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). In Shively, the expected average low-temperature for December is a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Shively, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shively, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Shively, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.4 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shively.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Shively?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shively, Kentucky, during December are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months in Shively?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Shively.

What is the average humidity in December in Shively?

In December, the average relative humidity in Shively is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shively?

In Shively, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shively in December?

In Shively, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shively?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shively, Kentucky.

What is the average length of the day in December in Shively?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shively?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shively, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shively?

The months with the least sunshine in Shively are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shively?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shively, Kentucky, is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shively?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shively?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shively, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shively, KY

Average temperature in December - Shively, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shively, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shively, KY

Average wind speed in December - Shively, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shively, KY

Average humidity in December - Shively, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Shively, KY

Average rainfall in December - Shively, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Shively, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Shively, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shively, KY

Average snowfall in December - Shively, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Shively, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Shively, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Shively, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shively, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shively, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Shively, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Shively, KY

Average UV index in December - Shively, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shively, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Shively, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Shively, KY

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

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

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