December weather forecast
Denver, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Denver, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

Denver experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Denver in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Denver are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Denver, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Denver. In Denver, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Denver, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.6 days and aggregates up to 13.82" (351mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Denver.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. 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. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Denver in December?

Denver in December has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Denver?

The months with the highest humidity in Denver are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Denver?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Denver?

In Denver, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Denver in December?

In Denver, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Denver?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Denver?

The average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Denver?

On the first day of December in Denver, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Denver?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Denver?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Denver?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Denver is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Denver, KY

Average temperature in December - Denver, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Denver, KY

Average pressure in December - Denver, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Denver, KY

Average wind speed in December - Denver, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Denver, KY

Average humidity in December - Denver, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Denver, KY

Average rainfall in December - Denver, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Denver, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Denver, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Denver, KY

Average snowfall in December - Denver, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Denver, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Denver, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Denver, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Denver, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Denver, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Denver, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Denver, KY

Average UV index in December - Denver, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Denver, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Denver, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Denver, KY

Average visibility in December - Denver, 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).

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