December weather forecast
Wilder, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Wilder, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Wilder's average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Wilder, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Wilder, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wilder, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wilder is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wilder, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Wilder, is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wilder, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wilder, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wilder, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Wilder, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wilder have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Wilder, KY

Average temperature in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Wilder, KY

Average pressure in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wilder, KY

Average wind speed in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wilder, KY

Average humidity in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Wilder, KY

Average rainfall in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Wilder, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wilder, KY

Average snowfall in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wilder, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Wilder, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wilder, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Wilder, KY

Average UV index in December - Wilder, 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
Wilder, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Wilder, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Wilder, KY

Average visibility in December - Wilder, 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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