December weather forecastCatawba, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Catawba, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Catawba, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Catawba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.5 snowfall days, and 7.4" (188mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.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.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Catawba, 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).
Average pressure in December
Catawba, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Catawba, 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).
Average humidity in December
Catawba, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Catawba, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Catawba, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Catawba, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Catawba, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Catawba, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 12min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Catawba, 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).
Average UV index in December
Catawba, 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
Catawba, 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
Catawba, 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).
