December weather forecastCorbin, KY
December
Weather in December
By the time December arrives in Corbin, the area is fully immersed in wintry weather and temperatures dip to a chilly 33.4°F (0.8°C). Corresponding to the drop in temperature, December receives the highest amount of rainfall, around 3.78" (96mm). Cold temperatures combined with the increase in precipitation also means a gradual increase in snowfall to 3.11" (79mm). Furthermore, December marks the shortest day of the year, with only 9.7 hours of daylight. With relatively high wind speeds of up to 6.4mph (10.3km/h), Corbin sees wintry winds sweeping through the month.Temperature
December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) in December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Corbin, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Corbin, there are 175.7 rainfall days, and 39.53" (1004mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Corbin, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Corbin, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.6 days and aggregates up to 14.76" (375mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Corbin, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Corbin, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Corbin, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Corbin, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Corbin, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Corbin, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Corbin, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Corbin, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Corbin, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Corbin, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Corbin, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Corbin, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Corbin, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
