December weather forecastRural, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rural, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is experienced.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Rural, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Rural, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rural, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rural, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°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 (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Rural, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rural, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Rural, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Rural, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Rural, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rural, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rural, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rural, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rural, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Rural, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Rural, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Rural, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
