December weather forecastQuicksand, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Quicksand, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).Temperature
The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). The low-temperature averages to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Quicksand, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Quicksand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Quicksand, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. In Quicksand, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.8 days and aggregates up to 17.32" (440mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Quicksand is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index 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 the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
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
Quicksand, KY
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Quicksand, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Quicksand, 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
Quicksand, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Quicksand, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
