December weather forecast
Buffalo, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buffalo, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). In December, Buffalo's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Buffalo, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Buffalo, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Buffalo, there are 17.4 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Buffalo is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Buffalo, Kentucky, are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Buffalo are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Buffalo?

December temperatures in Buffalo vary between a high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Buffalo?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo?

The average relative humidity in December in Buffalo, Kentucky, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Buffalo in December?

In Buffalo, Kentucky, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Buffalo in December?

In Buffalo, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo?

December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Buffalo?

In December, the average day length in Buffalo, Kentucky, is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Buffalo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Buffalo?

The months with the least sunshine in Buffalo, Kentucky, are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Buffalo?

The average sunshine duration in December in Buffalo, Kentucky, is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Buffalo?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Buffalo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Buffalo is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, KY

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Buffalo, KY

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buffalo, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Buffalo, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, KY

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, KY

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Buffalo, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Buffalo, KY

Average UV index in December - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Buffalo, KY

Average visibility in December - Buffalo, 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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