December weather forecast
Payton, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Payton, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

Payton experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Nighttime temperature in Payton lowers to an average of 33.1°F (0.6°C) in December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Payton.

Rainfall

In December, in Payton, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Payton, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Payton, Kentucky, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Payton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Payton?

December temperatures in Payton, Kentucky, vary between a high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Payton?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Payton?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Payton in December?

In Payton, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Payton in December?

In Payton, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Payton?

The month with the shortest days in Payton is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

In Payton, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Payton?

On the first day of December in Payton, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Payton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Payton is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Payton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Payton?

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

Average temperature in December - Payton, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Payton, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Payton, KY

Average wind speed in December - Payton, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Payton, KY

Average humidity in December - Payton, 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 November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Payton, KY

Average rainfall in December - Payton, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Payton, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Payton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Payton, KY

Average snowfall in December - Payton, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Payton, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Payton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Payton, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Payton, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Payton, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Payton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Payton, KY

Average UV index in December - Payton, 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
Payton, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Payton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Payton, KY

Average visibility in December - Payton, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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