December weather forecastBig Laurel, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Big Laurel, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
Big Laurel observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 53.6°F (12°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December nights, Big Laurel experiences a consistent temperature average of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Big Laurel is 80%.Rainfall
In Big Laurel, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Big Laurel, there are 190.4 rainfall days, and 40.28" (1023mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Big Laurel, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Big Laurel, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 34 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Big Laurel, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Big Laurel, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°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 (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Big Laurel, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Big Laurel, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Big Laurel, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
