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
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In December, West Prestonsburg experiences a temperature dip to an average of 33.1°F (0.6°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.8 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky. In West Prestonsburg, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. In West Prestonsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.7 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
In West Prestonsburg, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
January, February 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°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 (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
West Prestonsburg, 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
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Prestonsburg, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
West Prestonsburg, 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
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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