December weather forecast
Versailles, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Versailles, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Versailles, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Versailles, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Versailles, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Versailles?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Versailles, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Versailles in December?

In Versailles, Kentucky, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) 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 Versailles have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Versailles have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Versailles, KY

Average temperature in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Versailles, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Versailles, KY

Average wind speed in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Versailles, KY

Average humidity in December - Versailles, 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
Versailles, KY

Average rainfall in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Versailles, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Versailles, KY

Average snowfall in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Versailles, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 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
Versailles, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Versailles, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Versailles, KY

Average UV index in December - Versailles, 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
Versailles, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Versailles, KY

Average visibility in December - Versailles, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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