December weather forecast
Coldiron, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Coldiron, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Coldiron's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights in Coldiron is a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

In Coldiron, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Coldiron, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Coldiron, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.4 days and collects up to 40.28" (1023mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Coldiron. In December, in Coldiron, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Coldiron, there are 34 snowfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Coldiron is December, 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 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Coldiron is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Coldiron in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Coldiron?

In December, the average relative humidity in Coldiron, Kentucky, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Coldiron?

In December, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Coldiron in December?

In December, in Coldiron, Kentucky, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Coldiron?

December has the shortest days of the year in Coldiron, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Coldiron have in December?

The average day length in December in Coldiron is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Coldiron?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Coldiron, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Coldiron?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Coldiron?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Coldiron?

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

Average temperature in December - Coldiron, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Coldiron, KY

Average pressure in December - Coldiron, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Coldiron, KY

Average wind speed in December - Coldiron, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Coldiron, KY

Average humidity in December - Coldiron, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Coldiron, KY

Average rainfall in December - Coldiron, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Coldiron, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Coldiron, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Coldiron, KY

Average snowfall in December - Coldiron, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Coldiron, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Coldiron, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coldiron, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Coldiron, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Coldiron, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Coldiron, KY

Average UV index in December - Coldiron, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Coldiron, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Coldiron, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Coldiron, KY

Average visibility in December - Coldiron, 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).

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