December weather forecast
Kentucky, USA

December in Kentucky welcomes the official start of winter, displaying a stark contrast to the mild and vibrant fall months. Daytime temperatures often fluctuate between 40°F (4.4°C) and 55°F (12.8°C). At night, the mercury can dip to between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 35°F (1.7°C), a clear indication of the colder conditions that dominate this time of the year.

Louisville and Lexington, as major urban centers, begin to see the occasional snowfall, although accumulations are generally light. The frequency of frosty mornings increases, especially in the northern and eastern regions. Precipitation varies; while snow is less common in the south, northern areas could experience their first significant snowfall events.

Compared to November, December is notably colder and brings a shift in atmospheric conditions. Gone are the last remnants of colorful autumn foliage; in their place stand barren trees and, occasionally, snow-covered landscapes. The decrease in temperature is most felt during early mornings and late evenings, making thermal wear a necessity for outdoor activities.

December serves as a precursor to the even colder and snowier months of January and February. It acts as an introductory phase to the heart of winter, offering a mix of chilly days and freezing nights. While December does not generally feature extreme cold, it nonetheless marks a distinct departure from the moderate climate of preceding months.

Snowfall, while not abundant, becomes increasingly likely as the month progresses. Southern parts of the state might still escape with minimal to no snow, but in the north and east, a white Christmas is not outside the realm of possibility. It is this combination of dipping temperatures and periodic snowfall that cements December's role as the gateway to Kentucky's winter season.

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• Louisville - December »
  In Louisville in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Louisville are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Lexington - December »
  In Lexington in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lexington during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.
• Bowling Green - December »
  In Bowling Green during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Bowling Green, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Owensboro - December »
  In Owensboro in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Owensboro in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Covington - December »
  In Covington in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Covington in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.
• Richmond - December »
  In Richmond in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Richmond in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Georgetown - December »
  In Georgetown, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. December, the last month of the year, brings frigid temperatures to Georgetown, with the landscape often carpeted in snow, totaling 1.34" (34mm).
• Elizabethtown - December »
  In Elizabethtown during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
• Nicholasville - December »
  In Nicholasville during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Nicholasville, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.
• Henderson - December »
  In Henderson in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Henderson, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Frankfort - December »
  In Frankfort, Kentucky, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Frankfort, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.