December weather forecast
Plum, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plum, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In Plum, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Plum, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.6 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Plum, Kentucky, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. In Plum, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.8 days and aggregates up to 12.72" (323mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Plum is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Plum. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. 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 Plum during December?

In Plum, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Plum?

In December, the average relative humidity in Plum is 80%.

How much does it rain in Plum in December?

In Plum, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Plum in December?

In Plum, Kentucky, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plum?

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

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

The average day length in December in Plum is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Plum?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Plum?

In Plum, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Plum?

In Plum, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Plum, KY

Average temperature in December - Plum, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°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 (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plum, KY

Average pressure in December - Plum, 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
Plum, KY

Average wind speed in December - Plum, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plum, KY

Average humidity in December - Plum, 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 (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Plum, KY

Average rainfall in December - Plum, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plum, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plum, KY

Average snowfall in December - Plum, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Plum, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plum, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plum, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Plum, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Plum, 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 (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plum, KY

Average UV index in December - Plum, 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
Plum, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Plum, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

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).

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Average visibility in December
Plum, KY

Average visibility in December - Plum, 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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