December weather forecastSandy Furnace, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).Temperature
Sandy Furnace records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). The average temperature in Sandy Furnace drops to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
In Sandy Furnace, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Sandy Furnace, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sandy Furnace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.7 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sandy Furnace, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sandy Furnace, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sandy Furnace is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Sandy Furnace is 4.2h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sandy Furnace, 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
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sandy Furnace, 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
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
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
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
