December weather forecast
Fairdale, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Fairdale, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). December brings Fairdale a consistent average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Fairdale are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairdale, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Fairdale. In Fairdale, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairdale.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairdale. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Fairdale?

In Fairdale, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.2°F (0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairdale?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Fairdale?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fairdale in December?

In Fairdale, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fairdale in December?

In Fairdale, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairdale?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fairdale have in December?

In Fairdale, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairdale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairdale, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Fairdale?

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fairdale?

In Fairdale, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fairdale?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fairdale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fairdale is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairdale, KY

Average temperature in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairdale, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fairdale, KY

Average wind speed in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairdale, KY

Average humidity in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairdale, KY

Average rainfall in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairdale, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairdale, KY

Average snowfall in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairdale, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Fairdale, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairdale, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairdale, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairdale, KY

Average UV index in December - Fairdale, 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
Fairdale, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Fairdale, KY

Average visibility in December - Fairdale, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and May (5mi).

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