December weather forecast
Dayton, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Dayton, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, Dayton records an average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dayton, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dayton, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Dayton, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dayton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Dayton, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dayton is 4.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Dayton?

The high-temperature in Dayton, Kentucky, during December is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Dayton?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Dayton.

What is the average humidity in December in Dayton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Dayton in December?

In Dayton, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dayton in December?

In Dayton, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dayton?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dayton have in December?

The average day length in December in Dayton is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dayton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dayton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dayton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dayton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dayton, KY

Average temperature in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dayton, KY

Average pressure in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dayton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dayton, KY

Average humidity in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dayton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dayton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dayton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dayton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Dayton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dayton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dayton, KY

Average UV index in December - Dayton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dayton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Dayton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Dayton, KY

Average visibility in December - Dayton, 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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