December weather forecast
Zag, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Zag, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average high of 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). Zag, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Zag, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Zag, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following 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. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Zag, is 44.6°F (7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Zag?

In Zag, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Zag, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Zag have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Zag?

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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Zag, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Zag, KY

Average pressure in December - Zag, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Zag, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Zag, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Zag, KY

Average rainfall in December - Zag, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Zag, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Zag, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zag, KY

Average snowfall in December - Zag, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zag, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Zag, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zag, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zag, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zag, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Zag, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Zag, KY

Average UV index in December - Zag, 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
Zag, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Zag, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Zag, KY

Average visibility in December - Zag, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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