December weather forecastJoy, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Joy, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the December nights, Joy encounters a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
In Joy, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Joy, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.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 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.
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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Joy, 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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
