December weather forecast
Burnside, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Burnside, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Burnside's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Throughout December, Burnside experiences a low-temperature average of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Burnside, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Burnside, there are 175.1 rainfall days, and 38.31" (973mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Burnside, Kentucky, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Burnside is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Burnside is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by 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 Burnside?

The high-temperature, in December, in Burnside, records 46.4°F (8°C), while the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Burnside?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Burnside?

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

How much does it rain in Burnside in December?

In Burnside, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Burnside?

In Burnside, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Burnside?

December has the shortest days of the year in Burnside, Kentucky, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burnside have in December?

The average day length in December in Burnside is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Burnside?

On the first day of December in Burnside, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burnside have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Burnside?

January, February 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 Burnside?

In Burnside, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burnside, KY

Average temperature in December - Burnside, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Burnside, KY

Average pressure in December - Burnside, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burnside, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Burnside, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Burnside, KY

Average rainfall in December - Burnside, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Burnside, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Burnside, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burnside, KY

Average snowfall in December - Burnside, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burnside, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Burnside, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Burnside, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burnside, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Burnside, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Burnside, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Burnside, KY

Average UV index in December - Burnside, 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
Burnside, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Burnside, KY

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

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

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