December weather forecast
Slate Valley, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Slate Valley, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Slate Valley, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Slate Valley, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Slate Valley is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Slate Valley, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Slate Valley, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Slate Valley, in December, during 8.2 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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Slate Valley?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Slate Valley is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Slate Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average temperature in December - Slate Valley, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Slate Valley, KY

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

Average wind speed in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average wind speed in December - Slate Valley, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average humidity in December - Slate Valley, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average rainfall in December - Slate Valley, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Slate Valley, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average snowfall in December - Slate Valley, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Slate Valley, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slate Valley, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Slate Valley, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average UV index in December - Slate Valley, 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
Slate Valley, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Slate Valley, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Slate Valley, KY

Average visibility in December - Slate Valley, 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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