December weather forecastPoplar Highlands, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32°F (0°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December nights, Poplar Highlands records an average temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Poplar Highlands.Rainfall
In Poplar Highlands, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Poplar Highlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Poplar Highlands, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Poplar Highlands, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Poplar Highlands, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
January, February 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32°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 (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Poplar Highlands, 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
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
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).
Average humidity in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Poplar Highlands, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Poplar Highlands, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Poplar Highlands, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
