December weather forecast
Riceville, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riceville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Riceville, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Riceville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.7 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Riceville, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Riceville, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Riceville.
On the first day of December in Riceville, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Riceville, Kentucky, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Riceville 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Riceville?

December temperatures in Riceville vary between a high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Riceville?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Riceville.

What is the average humidity in December in Riceville?

In Riceville, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Riceville in December?

In December, in Riceville, Kentucky, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Riceville in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riceville?

December has the shortest days of the year in Riceville, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Riceville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Riceville, Kentucky, is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Riceville?

On the first day of December in Riceville, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Riceville?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Riceville is 4.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Riceville?

In Riceville, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riceville, KY

Average temperature in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°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 (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riceville, KY

Average pressure in December - Riceville, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Riceville, KY

Average wind speed in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

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).

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Average humidity in December
Riceville, KY

Average humidity in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Riceville, KY

Average rainfall in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riceville, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riceville, KY

Average snowfall in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riceville, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Riceville, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riceville, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riceville, KY

Average UV index in December - Riceville, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Riceville, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Riceville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

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).

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Average visibility in December
Riceville, KY

Average visibility in December - Riceville, 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).

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