December weather forecastPreston, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Preston, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) in Preston.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Preston, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Preston, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°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 (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Preston, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Preston, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Preston, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Preston, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Preston, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Preston, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Preston, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Preston, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Preston, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Preston, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Preston, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Preston, 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).
