December weather forecastPhelps, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Phelps, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.1°F (0.6°C) and max 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
Phelps experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Phelps's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Phelps, Kentucky, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Phelps, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Phelps, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Phelps, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Phelps, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Phelps is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Phelps are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. 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
Average temperature in December
Phelps, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°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 (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Phelps, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Phelps, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Phelps, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Phelps, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Phelps, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Phelps, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Phelps, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Phelps, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Phelps, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Phelps, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Phelps, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
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
Phelps, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
