December weather forecast
Joy, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Joy, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is witnessed in Joy during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Joy, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Joy. In Joy, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Joy, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Joy, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Joy in December?

In Joy, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Joy?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Joy?

In Joy, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Joy in December?

In Joy, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Joy?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Joy?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Joy have in December?

In Joy, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Joy?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Joy?

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

Average temperature in December - Joy, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Joy, KY

Average pressure in December - Joy, 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
Joy, KY

Average wind speed in December - Joy, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Joy, KY

Average humidity in December - Joy, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Joy, KY

Average rainfall in December - Joy, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Joy, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Joy, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Joy, KY

Average snowfall in December - Joy, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Joy, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Joy, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Joy, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Joy, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Joy, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Joy, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Joy, KY

Average UV index in December - Joy, 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
Joy, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Joy, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Joy, KY

Average visibility in December - Joy, 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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