December weather forecast
Island, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Island, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). Island observes an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Island, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Island, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.1 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Island, Kentucky, are January through April, November and December. In Island, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.5 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Island.
On the first day of December in Island, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Island is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Island?

The high-temperature in Island during December is 45.7°F (7.6°C) and the low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Island?

In December, the average relative humidity in Island, Kentucky, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Island?

In Island, Kentucky, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Island in December?

In Island, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Island?

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

How many hours of daylight does Island have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Island?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Island, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Island have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Island?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Island?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Island, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Island, KY

Average temperature in December - Island, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Island, KY

Average pressure in December - Island, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Island, KY

Average wind speed in December - Island, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Island, KY

Average humidity in December - Island, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Island, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Island, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Island, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Island, KY

Average snowfall in December - Island, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Island, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Island, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Island, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Island, 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 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Island, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Island, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Island, KY

Average UV index in December - Island, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Island, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Island, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Island, KY

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

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

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