December weather forecast
Sideway, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sideway, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Sideway in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average temperature of 32°F (0°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Sideway, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.9 snowfall days, and 11.93" (303mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sideway is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sideway, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sideway, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sideway, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sideway have in December?

In Sideway, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sideway have in December?

In Sideway, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sideway?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sideway, KY

Average temperature in December - Sideway, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sideway, KY

Average pressure in December - Sideway, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sideway, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sideway, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sideway, KY

Average humidity in December - Sideway, 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
Sideway, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sideway, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Sideway, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sideway, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sideway, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sideway, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sideway, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sideway, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sideway, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sideway, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sideway, KY

Average UV index in December - Sideway, 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
Sideway, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sideway, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

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
Sideway, KY

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

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

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