Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Dalton records a consistent low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Dalton, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dalton, there are 143.8 rainfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Dalton is 4.8h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dalton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Dalton in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Dalton?
How much does it rain in Dalton in December?
How much does it snow in Dalton in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Dalton?
How many hours of daylight does Dalton have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dalton?
How long on average sun shines in December in Dalton?
When is the lowest UV index in Dalton?
What is the UV index reading in December in Dalton?
Average temperature in December
Dalton, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Dalton, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dalton, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Dalton, KY
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Dalton, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Dalton, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dalton, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dalton, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Dalton, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dalton, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Dalton, 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
Dalton, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Dalton, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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