December weather forecastRufus, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rufus, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.7°F (7.6°C) and min 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) is experienced.Humidity
In Rufus, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.5 rainfall days, and 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rufus, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rufus, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Rufus, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rufus, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Rufus, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rufus, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Rufus, KY
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Rufus, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Rufus, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rufus, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rufus, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Rufus, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rufus, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Rufus, 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
Rufus, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Rufus, 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).
