December weather forecast
Stanley, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Stanley, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is expected.

Humidity

In Stanley, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Stanley, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Stanley, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Stanley, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Stanley in December has an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Stanley, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Stanley, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Stanley have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Stanley, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Stanley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Stanley, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Stanley, KY

Average pressure in December - Stanley, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Stanley, KY

Average wind speed in December - Stanley, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Stanley, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Stanley, KY

Average rainfall in December - Stanley, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Stanley, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Stanley, 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 November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stanley, KY

Average snowfall in December - Stanley, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stanley, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Stanley, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Stanley, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanley, 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 July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stanley, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Stanley, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Stanley, KY

Average UV index in December - Stanley, 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
Stanley, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Stanley, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Stanley, KY

Average visibility in December - Stanley, 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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