December weather forecast
Staffordsburg, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Staffordsburg, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

In Staffordsburg, the average high-temperature in December drops from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During December, Staffordsburg records an average temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Staffordsburg are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Staffordsburg, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.2 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Staffordsburg, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Staffordsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Staffordsburg, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Staffordsburg, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Staffordsburg, Kentucky, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Staffordsburg, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

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 Staffordsburg have in December?

In Staffordsburg, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Staffordsburg, KY

Average pressure in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Staffordsburg, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Staffordsburg, KY

Average humidity in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Staffordsburg, KY

Average rainfall in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Staffordsburg, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Staffordsburg, KY

Average snowfall in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Staffordsburg, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Staffordsburg, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Staffordsburg, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Staffordsburg, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Staffordsburg, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Staffordsburg, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Staffordsburg, KY

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

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

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