December weather forecast
Marion, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Marion, 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 subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Marion records at a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Marion, Kentucky, 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 Marion. In Marion, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Marion. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Marion in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Marion, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Marion?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Marion?

In Marion, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Marion?

In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Marion?

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

How many hours of daylight does Marion have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Marion?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marion have in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Marion?

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

Average temperature in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average pressure in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average wind speed in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average humidity in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average rainfall in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average snowfall in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average UV index in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Marion, 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
Marion, KY

Average visibility in December - Marion, 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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