December weather forecast
Kings Mountain, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Throughout December, Kings Mountain encounters an average temperature drop to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Kings Mountain.

Rainfall

In Kings Mountain, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 39.37" (1000mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kings Mountain, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Kings Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) 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 7:34 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kings Mountain in December?

In Kings Mountain, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Kings Mountain?

The months with the highest humidity in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Kings Mountain?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Kings Mountain in December?

In Kings Mountain, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kings Mountain?

In Kings Mountain, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kings Mountain?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Kings Mountain?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kings Mountain?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kings Mountain have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kings Mountain is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kings Mountain?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Kings Mountain?

In Kings Mountain, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average temperature in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average pressure in December - Kings Mountain, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average wind speed in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

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

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Average humidity in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average humidity in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average rainfall in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average snowfall in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Kings Mountain, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kings Mountain, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average UV index in December - Kings Mountain, 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
Kings Mountain, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Kings Mountain, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

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

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Average visibility in December
Kings Mountain, KY

Average visibility in December - Kings Mountain, 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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