December weather forecast
Glencoe, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Glencoe, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Glencoe records a mean low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Glencoe.

Rainfall

In Glencoe, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Glencoe. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Glencoe, Kentucky.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Glencoe, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Glencoe are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Glencoe?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Glencoe, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Glencoe?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Glencoe?

In Glencoe, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Glencoe?

In Glencoe, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Glencoe?

The month with the most snowfall in Glencoe, Kentucky, is December, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Glencoe in December?

In Glencoe, Kentucky, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Glencoe?

The month with the shortest days in Glencoe is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Glencoe?

The average day length in December in Glencoe, Kentucky, is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Glencoe?

On the first day of December in Glencoe, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Glencoe have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Glencoe?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Glencoe?

In Glencoe, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Glencoe, KY

Average temperature in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Glencoe, KY

Average pressure in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Glencoe, KY

Average wind speed in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Glencoe, KY

Average humidity in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Glencoe, KY

Average rainfall in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Glencoe, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Glencoe, KY

Average snowfall in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Glencoe, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Glencoe, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Glencoe, KY

Average UV index in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Glencoe, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Glencoe, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Glencoe, KY

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

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

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