December weather forecast
Smiths Creek, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Smiths Creek, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In December, Smiths Creek experiences an average nighttime temperature of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Smiths Creek is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Smiths Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 11.93" (303mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Smiths Creek, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Smiths Creek?

In Smiths Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Smiths Creek. Rain falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Smiths Creek, in December, during 7.2 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 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Smiths Creek have in December?

In Smiths Creek, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Smiths Creek have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average temperature in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Smiths Creek, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average wind speed in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average humidity in December - Smiths Creek, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average rainfall in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average snowfall in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average UV index in December - Smiths Creek, 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
Smiths Creek, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Smiths Creek, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Smiths Creek, KY

Average visibility in December - Smiths Creek, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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