December weather forecast
Butler, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Butler, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Butler averages to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Butler are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Butler, Kentucky, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Butler, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Butler are January through April, November and December. In Butler, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Butler, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Butler is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Butler. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Butler during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Butler?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Butler?

The average relative humidity in December in Butler, Kentucky, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Butler?

In Butler, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Butler?

In Butler, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Butler?

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

How many hours of daylight does Butler have in December?

In Butler, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Butler?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Butler?

In Butler, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Butler?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Butler?

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

Average temperature in December - Butler, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Butler, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Butler, KY

Average wind speed in December - Butler, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Butler, KY

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Butler, KY

Average rainfall in December - Butler, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Butler, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Butler, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Butler, KY

Average snowfall in December - Butler, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Butler, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Butler, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butler, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Butler, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Butler, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Butler, KY

Average UV index in December - Butler, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Butler, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Butler, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Butler, KY

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

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

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