December weather forecast
Horse Cave, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Horse Cave, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Horse Cave experiences an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) in month of December.

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Horse Cave, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.7 snowfall days, and 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Horse Cave?

Horse Cave in December has an average high-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Horse Cave, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Horse Cave, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Horse Cave is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Horse Cave have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Horse Cave have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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 Horse Cave, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average temperature in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average pressure in December - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average wind speed in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average humidity in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Horse Cave, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average UV index in December - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average visibility in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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