December weather forecast
McGowan, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in McGowan, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low of 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Nighttime temperature in McGowan dips to a mean of 34°F (1.1°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In McGowan, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McGowan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.5 days and collects up to 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in McGowan are January through April, October through December. In McGowan, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in McGowan, there are 16.5 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in McGowan, Kentucky, is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in McGowan 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in McGowan?

The high-temperature, in December, in McGowan, is 45.7°F (7.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34°F (1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McGowan?

The average relative humidity in December in McGowan, Kentucky, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in McGowan?

In McGowan, Kentucky, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McGowan in December?

In McGowan, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in McGowan?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in McGowan, Kentucky.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in McGowan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in McGowan, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in McGowan?

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

When is the lowest UV index in McGowan?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in McGowan?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in McGowan, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McGowan, KY

Average temperature in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°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 (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
McGowan, KY

Average pressure in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
McGowan, KY

Average wind speed in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
McGowan, KY

Average humidity in December - McGowan, 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
McGowan, KY

Average rainfall in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
McGowan, KY

Average rainfall days in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
McGowan, KY

Average snowfall in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
McGowan, KY

Average snowfall days in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
McGowan, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McGowan, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (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
McGowan, KY

Average sunshine days in December - McGowan, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
McGowan, KY

Average UV index in December - McGowan, 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
McGowan, KY

Average cloud cover in December - McGowan, 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 and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
McGowan, KY

Average visibility in December - McGowan, 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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