December weather forecast
Sidney, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sidney, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's fresh 54°F (12.2°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Sidney records an average temperature drop to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sidney, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sidney, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Sidney experiences an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sidney, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sidney, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Sidney have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sidney, Kentucky, is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sidney have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sidney is 4.5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sidney, KY

Average temperature in December - Sidney, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sidney, KY

Average pressure in December - Sidney, 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
Sidney, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sidney, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Sidney, KY

Average humidity in December - Sidney, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sidney, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sidney, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Sidney, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sidney, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sidney, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sidney, KY

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sidney, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sidney, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sidney, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Sidney, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Sidney, KY

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

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
Sidney, KY

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

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

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