December weather forecast
Poplar Hills, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Poplar Hills, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

In Poplar Hills, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is observed in Poplar Hills, Kentucky, during December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Poplar Hills.

Rainfall

In Poplar Hills, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Poplar Hills, Kentucky, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Poplar Hills. In Poplar Hills, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Poplar Hills, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.4 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Poplar Hills, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Poplar Hills.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Poplar Hills. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Poplar Hills during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Poplar Hills?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Poplar Hills?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Poplar Hills in December?

In Poplar Hills, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Poplar Hills?

In Poplar Hills, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Poplar Hills?

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

How many hours of daylight does Poplar Hills have in December?

In Poplar Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Poplar Hills?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Poplar Hills?

The months with the least sunshine in Poplar Hills, Kentucky, are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Poplar Hills have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Poplar Hills, Kentucky, is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Poplar Hills?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Poplar Hills?

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

Average temperature in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°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 (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average pressure in December - Poplar Hills, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average wind speed in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average humidity in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average rainfall in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average snowfall in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Poplar Hills, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poplar Hills, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average UV index in December - Poplar Hills, 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
Poplar Hills, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Poplar Hills, KY

Average visibility in December - Poplar Hills, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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