December weather forecast
Smilax, KY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Smilax, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Smilax, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Smilax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Smilax, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

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 7:28 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Smilax, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Smilax in December?

Smilax in December has an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Smilax, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Smilax, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Smilax have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Smilax?

In Smilax, 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
Smilax, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Smilax, KY

Average pressure in December - Smilax, 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
Smilax, KY

Average wind speed in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Smilax, KY

Average humidity in December - Smilax, 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 November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Smilax, KY

Average rainfall in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Smilax, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smilax, KY

Average snowfall in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smilax, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Smilax, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smilax, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smilax, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Smilax, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Smilax, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Smilax, KY

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

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

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