December weather forecast
Sanders, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanders, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). Sanders's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sanders, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sanders, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.7 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sanders are January through April, November and December. In Sanders, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Sanders, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sanders.
On the first day of December in Sanders, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sanders?

Sanders in December has an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Sanders?

The months with the highest humidity in Sanders, Kentucky, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sanders?

In Sanders, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sanders?

In Sanders, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sanders in December?

In December, in Sanders, Kentucky, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanders?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sanders.

How many hours of daylight does Sanders have in December?

In Sanders, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sanders?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanders, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanders have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sanders, Kentucky, is 4.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sanders?

In Sanders, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sanders, KY

Average temperature in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sanders, KY

Average pressure in December - Sanders, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanders, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sanders, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Sanders, KY

Average humidity in December - Sanders, 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 September and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanders, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanders, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanders, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanders, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanders, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanders, KY

Average UV index in December - Sanders, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sanders, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sanders, 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 29).

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Average visibility in December
Sanders, KY

Average visibility in December - Sanders, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and December (5mi).

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