December weather forecast
Ellen, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ellen, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Ellen experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Ellen reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In Ellen, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ellen, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ellen, Kentucky, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ellen are January through April, October through December. In Ellen, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Ellen, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ellen is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Ellen, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ellen is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ellen in December?

In Ellen, 45°F (7.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ellen?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ellen, Kentucky, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Ellen in December?

In Ellen, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ellen?

In Ellen, Kentucky, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ellen?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Ellen, Kentucky, is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ellen?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ellen, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ellen?

In Ellen, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ellen?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ellen?

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

Average temperature in December - Ellen, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°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 (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ellen, KY

Average pressure in December - Ellen, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is 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
Ellen, KY

Average wind speed in December - Ellen, 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
Ellen, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ellen, KY

Average rainfall in December - Ellen, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ellen, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Ellen, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ellen, KY

Average snowfall in December - Ellen, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ellen, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Ellen, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellen, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ellen, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Ellen, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ellen, KY

Average UV index in December - Ellen, 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
Ellen, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Ellen, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Ellen, KY

Average visibility in December - Ellen, 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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