December weather forecast
Rural, KY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Rural records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Rural, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Rural, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rural, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rural, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rural.
On the first day of December in Rural, 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 in Rural. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rural in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rural, records 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rural?

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

How much does it rain in Rural in December?

In Rural, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rural in December?

In Rural, Kentucky, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rural?

The month with the shortest days in Rural is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Rural?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rural?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rural, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rural?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rural, Kentucky, is 4.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Rural?

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

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).

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Average pressure in December
Rural, KY

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Rural, KY

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).

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Average humidity in December
Rural, KY

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rural, KY

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rural, KY

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Rural, KY

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rural, KY

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rural, 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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rural, KY

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).

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Average UV index in December
Rural, KY

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rural, KY

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).

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Average visibility in December
Rural, KY

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).

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