December weather forecast
Smithland, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Smithland, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Smithland observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's refreshing 55.4°F (13°C) to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). The average temperature drops to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Smithland, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Smithland, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Smithland, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Smithland, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Smithland, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Smithland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Smithland in December?

In Smithland, 46.4°F (8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Smithland?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Smithland?

In Smithland, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Smithland?

In Smithland, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Smithland?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Smithland, Kentucky.

What is the average length of the day in December in Smithland?

In Smithland, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Smithland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Smithland, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Smithland?

In Smithland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Smithland?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Smithland, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Smithland, KY

Average wind speed in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Smithland, KY

Average humidity in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Smithland, KY

Average rainfall in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Smithland, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smithland, KY

Average snowfall in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smithland, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Smithland, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smithland, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smithland, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Smithland, KY

Average UV index in December - Smithland, 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
Smithland, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Smithland, KY

Average visibility in December - Smithland, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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