December weather forecast
Sanfordtown, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sanfordtown, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Sanfordtown observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). During December, Sanfordtown records an average temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Sanfordtown, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sanfordtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sanfordtown, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sanfordtown, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sanfordtown, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sanfordtown, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sanfordtown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanfordtown have in December?

In Sanfordtown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanfordtown, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average humidity in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Sanfordtown, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average UV index in December - Sanfordtown, 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
Sanfordtown, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sanfordtown, KY

Average visibility in December - Sanfordtown, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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