December weather forecastFountain Run, KY

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Fountain Run, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.3°F (1.3°C) and max 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Fountain Run observes an average nighttime temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fountain Run, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Fountain Run, 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Fountain Run, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

In Fountain Run, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fountain Run is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Fountain Run, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fountain Run, KY

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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