December weather forecast
Ricedale, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ricedale, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

Ricedale's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). In Ricedale, an average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Ricedale.

Rainfall

In Ricedale, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ricedale, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Ricedale, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Ricedale in December?

The high-temperature in Ricedale, Kentucky, during December is 42.1°F (5.6°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Ricedale?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Ricedale, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in December in Ricedale?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Ricedale in December?

In Ricedale, Kentucky, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ricedale?

In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ricedale?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ricedale have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ricedale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ricedale?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ricedale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ricedale, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ricedale, KY

Average temperature in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ricedale, KY

Average pressure in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ricedale, KY

Average wind speed in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ricedale, KY

Average humidity in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ricedale, KY

Average rainfall in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ricedale, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ricedale, KY

Average snowfall in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ricedale, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Ricedale, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ricedale, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ricedale, KY

Average UV index in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Ricedale, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Ricedale, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Ricedale, KY

Average visibility in December - Ricedale, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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