Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 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 December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Soft Shell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Soft Shell, 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 in Soft Shell, Kentucky, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Soft Shell, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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 36min).
- 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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
Soft Shell, 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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