December weather forecast
Sitka, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sitka, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Sitka records an average nighttime low of 33.1°F (0.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Sitka, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sitka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sitka, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.6 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sitka 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Sitka in December has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sitka, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sitka, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sitka, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Sitka, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sitka have in December?

In Sitka, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sitka?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sitka, KY

Average temperature in December - Sitka, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sitka, KY

Average pressure in December - Sitka, 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
Sitka, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sitka, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sitka, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sitka, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sitka, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Sitka, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sitka, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sitka, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sitka, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sitka, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sitka, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sitka, 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
Sitka, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sitka, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sitka, KY

Average UV index in December - Sitka, 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
Sitka, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sitka, KY

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

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

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