December weather forecast
Sonora, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sonora, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Sonora experiences a steady low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sonora, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sonora, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.4 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sonora in December?

In Sonora, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sonora, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sonora, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) 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 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sonora have in December?

In Sonora, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sonora, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sonora, KY

Average pressure in December - Sonora, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sonora, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sonora, KY

Average humidity in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sonora, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Sonora, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sonora, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sonora, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sonora, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sonora, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sonora, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sonora, KY

Average UV index in December - Sonora, 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
Sonora, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sonora, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sonora, KY

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

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

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