December weather forecast
Grethel, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Grethel, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Grethel's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

In Grethel, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Grethel, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Grethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Grethel. In Grethel, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Grethel, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 15.24" (387mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Grethel, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Grethel?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Grethel during December are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grethel?

The average relative humidity in December in Grethel, Kentucky, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Grethel?

In Grethel, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Grethel?

In Grethel, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grethel?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Grethel have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Grethel?

On the first day of December in Grethel, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Grethel?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Grethel is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Grethel?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Grethel?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Grethel, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grethel, KY

Average temperature in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°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°F).

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Average pressure in December
Grethel, KY

Average pressure in December - Grethel, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Grethel, KY

Average wind speed in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Grethel, KY

Average humidity in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Grethel, KY

Average rainfall in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grethel, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Grethel, KY

Average snowfall in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grethel, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (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
Grethel, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Grethel, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Grethel, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Grethel, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Grethel, KY

Average visibility in December - Grethel, 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).

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