December weather forecastGilpin, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gilpin, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.6°F (8.1°C) and min 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Gilpin's temperature drops to an average low of 34°F (1.1°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Gilpin.Rainfall
In Gilpin, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 41.46" (1053mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Gilpin, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.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 ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gilpin, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Gilpin, 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
Gilpin, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Gilpin, 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
Gilpin, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in December
Gilpin, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gilpin, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gilpin, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Gilpin, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gilpin, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Gilpin, 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
Gilpin, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Gilpin, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
