December weather forecast
Zion Station, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Zion Station, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Zion Station temperatures generally rest at a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Zion Station, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Zion Station, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Zion Station?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Zion Station, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Zion Station?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Zion Station have in December?

In Zion Station, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zion Station, KY

Average temperature in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Zion Station, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Zion Station, KY

Average wind speed in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Zion Station, KY

Average humidity in December - Zion Station, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Zion Station, KY

Average rainfall in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Zion Station, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zion Station, KY

Average snowfall in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zion Station, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zion Station, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zion Station, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zion Station, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Zion Station, KY

Average UV index in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Zion Station, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Zion Station, KY

Average visibility in December - Zion Station, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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