December weather forecastLeitchfield, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Leitchfield, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is witnessed in Leitchfield during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leitchfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leitchfield, Kentucky, are January through April, November and December. In December, in Leitchfield, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leitchfield, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Leitchfield, Kentucky, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Leitchfield, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Leitchfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Leitchfield, Kentucky, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.4°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 (27.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Leitchfield, 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
Leitchfield, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Leitchfield, 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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Leitchfield, 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
Leitchfield, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Leitchfield, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and May (5mi).
