December weather forecast
Wheatcroft, KY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Wheatcroft, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wheatcroft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.4 days and collects up to 20" (508mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wheatcroft, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.2 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) 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 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Wheatcroft?

In December, in Wheatcroft, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). 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, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wheatcroft?

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

How much does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wheatcroft have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 many hours of sunshine does Wheatcroft have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average temperature in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average pressure in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average wind speed in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average humidity in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average rainfall in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average rainfall days in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average snowfall in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average snowfall days in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average sunshine days in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average UV index in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average cloud cover in December - 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
Wheatcroft, KY

Average visibility in December - 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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