December weather forecastPactolus, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pactolus, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). In the month of December, an average of 32.5°F (0.3°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pactolus, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pactolus, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.07"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Pactolus, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Pactolus, 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
Pactolus, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
Pactolus, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
