December weather forecast
Catawba, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Catawba, Kentucky, 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

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Catawba.

Rainfall

In Catawba, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Catawba, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Catawba. In Catawba, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Catawba, 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 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

The average sunshine in December in Catawba is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Catawba are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Catawba?

The high-temperature, in December, in Catawba, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Catawba?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Catawba.

What is the average humidity in December in Catawba?

The average relative humidity in December in Catawba is 81%.

How much does it rain in Catawba in December?

In December, in Catawba, Kentucky, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Catawba in December?

In Catawba, 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 Catawba?

The month with the shortest days in Catawba, Kentucky, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Catawba?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Catawba?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Catawba have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Catawba?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Catawba?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Catawba is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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Average pressure in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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Average humidity in December
Catawba, KY

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Catawba, KY

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Catawba, KY

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Catawba, 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
Catawba, KY

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).

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Average UV index in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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Average visibility in December
Catawba, KY

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).

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