December weather forecast
Mount Carmel, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Carmel, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). Mount Carmel's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Mount Carmel, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mount Carmel, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Carmel, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Mount Carmel, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mount Carmel, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Mount Carmel during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mount Carmel, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Mount Carmel?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Mount Carmel, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Carmel?

In Mount Carmel, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Mount Carmel in December?

In Mount Carmel, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Carmel?

In Mount Carmel, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Carmel?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Carmel?

In Mount Carmel, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Carmel?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Carmel have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mount Carmel, Kentucky, is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Carmel?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Carmel?

In Mount Carmel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average temperature in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average pressure in December - Mount Carmel, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average wind speed in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

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

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Average humidity in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average humidity in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average rainfall in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, September and October (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average snowfall in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average UV index in December - Mount Carmel, 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
Mount Carmel, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Carmel, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Carmel, KY

Average visibility in December - Mount Carmel, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and September (5mi).

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