December weather forecast
Sloans Valley, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sloans Valley, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sloans Valley, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. In Sloans Valley, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.1 days and collects up to 38.31" (973mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sloans Valley, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sloans Valley, Kentucky, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sloans Valley is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sloans Valley?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sloans Valley, is 46.4°F (8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.4°F (0.8°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 appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Sloans Valley?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Sloans Valley, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in December in Sloans Valley?

The average relative humidity in December in Sloans Valley, Kentucky, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sloans Valley?

In Sloans Valley, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sloans Valley?

In Sloans Valley, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sloans Valley?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sloans Valley have in December?

In Sloans Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sloans Valley?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sloans Valley have in December?

In Sloans Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sloans Valley?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sloans Valley?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average temperature in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sloans Valley, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sloans Valley, KY

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

Average rainfall in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Sloans Valley, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sloans Valley, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average UV index in December - Sloans 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Sloans Valley, KY

Average visibility in December - Sloans Valley, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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