December weather forecast
West Wheatcroft, KY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

West Wheatcroft's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). An average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Wheatcroft, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.4 rainfall days, and 20" (508mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Wheatcroft, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.2 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) 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 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in West Wheatcroft, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Wheatcroft, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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 West Wheatcroft have in December?

In West Wheatcroft, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in West Wheatcroft is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average pressure in December - West Wheatcroft, 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
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average wind speed in December - West Wheatcroft, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average humidity in December - West Wheatcroft, 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
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average rainfall in December - West Wheatcroft, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average rainfall days in December - West Wheatcroft, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average snowfall in December - West Wheatcroft, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average snowfall days in December - West Wheatcroft, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Wheatcroft, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average sunshine days in December - West Wheatcroft, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average UV index in December - West Wheatcroft, 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 Wheatcroft, KY

Average cloud cover in December - West Wheatcroft, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
West Wheatcroft, KY

Average visibility in December - West Wheatcroft, 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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