December weather forecastDalton, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dalton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.6°F (0.9°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
December brings a drop in Dalton's average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In the month of December, Dalton records a consistent average low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Dalton, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dalton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.8 days and collects up to 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dalton, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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 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 48min
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).
