December weather forecastGullett, KY

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Gullett, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). During December, the average low-temperature is an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gullett, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gullett, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gullett, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Gullett, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.1°F (0.6°C). 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 appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

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

In Gullett, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Gullett, Kentucky, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 36min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

In Gullett, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gullett, 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
Gullett, KY

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gullett, 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 August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gullett, KY

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Gullett, KY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gullett, KY

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gullett, KY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gullett, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gullett, KY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gullett, 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
Gullett, KY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Gullett, KY

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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