December weather forecastCrab Orchard, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Crab Orchard, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Crab Orchard anticipates an average minimum temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) in the month of December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Crab Orchard, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 39.37" (1000mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, are January through April, November and December. In Crab Orchard, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.5 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Crab Orchard is 4.4h.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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of 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
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°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 (26.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Crab Orchard, 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 August and October (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").
Average rainfall days in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Crab Orchard, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Crab Orchard, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
