December weather forecastRyle, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ryle, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Ryle witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Ryle are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Ryle, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ryle, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Ryle, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ryle, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Ryle, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Ryle, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Ryle, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ryle, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ryle, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ryle, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ryle, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Ryle, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Ryle, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Ryle, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).
