December weather forecast
Hope, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hope, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.2°F (0.1°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

Hope, Kentucky, experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature in Hope averages to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hope is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hope, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.6 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hope are January through April, October through December. In Hope, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hope, there are 37.8 snowfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hope during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hope, records 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hope?

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

How much does it rain in Hope in December?

In Hope, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hope?

In Hope, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hope?

The month with the shortest days in Hope is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Hope is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hope?

On the first day of December in Hope, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hope have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hope, Kentucky, is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hope?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hope?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hope, KY

Average temperature in December - Hope, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hope, KY

Average pressure in December - Hope, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hope, KY

Average wind speed in December - Hope, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hope, KY

Average humidity in December - Hope, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hope, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hope, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Hope, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hope, KY

Average snowfall in December - Hope, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hope, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Hope, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hope, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Hope, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hope, KY

Average UV index in December - Hope, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hope, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Hope, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Hope, KY

Average visibility in December - Hope, 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).

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