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
The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). Throughout the nights in December, York experiences an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.4 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In York, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in York, Kentucky, is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
York, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
York, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
York, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
York, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
York, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
York, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
York, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
York, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
York, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
York, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).
Average UV index in December
York, 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
York, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
York, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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