December weather forecastParksville, KY

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Parksville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Parksville's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Parksville, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Parksville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.4 days and collects up to 35.91" (912mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Parksville, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26 snowfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:36 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Parksville experiences an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In Parksville, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

In Parksville, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Parksville, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Parksville, KY

  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°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 (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Parksville, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Parksville, KY

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Parksville, KY

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Parksville, KY

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Parksville, KY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Parksville, KY

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Parksville, KY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Parksville, KY

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Parksville, KY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Parksville, 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
Parksville, KY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Parksville, 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).