December weather forecastGarrard, KY

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garrard, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.9°F (7.7°C) and min 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

In Garrard, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Garrard cools down to an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Garrard, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garrard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. In Garrard, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 29 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Garrard, is 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Garrard, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Garrard, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Garrard, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In Garrard, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Garrard is 4.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Garrard, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Garrard, KY

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Garrard, 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
Garrard, KY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Garrard, KY

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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