December weather forecastMoorefield, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Moorefield, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). In December, in Moorefield, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Moorefield, Kentucky, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Moorefield, Kentucky, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 35.91" (912mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Moorefield, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Moorefield, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.1 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) 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 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Moorefield is 4.3h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Moorefield. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (25.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 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).
Average snowfall in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Moorefield, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Moorefield, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Moorefield, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and December (5mi).
