December weather forecastFairdale, KY

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairdale, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Fairdale experiences an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) in month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fairdale, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fairdale, Kentucky, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fairdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.4 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

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 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

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Fairdale, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

On the first day of December in Fairdale, 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.

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

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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 24min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).