Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Shannon's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Throughout the nights in December, Shannon experiences an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Shannon are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Shannon, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shannon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.5 days and collects up to 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Shannon are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shannon, there are 34.9 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shannon.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Shannon are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Shannon, 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 (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Shannon, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shannon, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Shannon, 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 April, August, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Shannon, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Shannon, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shannon, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shannon, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shannon, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shannon, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Shannon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Shannon, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Shannon, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and September (5mi).
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