December weather forecast
Whetstone, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Whetstone, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

In Whetstone, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Whetstone experiences an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) in month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Whetstone are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.1 rainfall days, and 38.31" (973mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whetstone, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Whetstone, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 12.32" (313mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Whetstone, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Whetstone, is 46.4°F (8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Whetstone is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Whetstone, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Whetstone, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Whetstone have in December?

In Whetstone, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whetstone have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whetstone, KY

Average temperature in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Whetstone, KY

Average pressure in December - Whetstone, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whetstone, KY

Average wind speed in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Whetstone, KY

Average humidity in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Whetstone, KY

Average rainfall in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Whetstone, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whetstone, KY

Average snowfall in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whetstone, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 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
Whetstone, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whetstone, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whetstone, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Whetstone, KY

Average UV index in December - Whetstone, 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
Whetstone, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Whetstone, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Whetstone, KY

Average visibility in December - Whetstone, 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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