December weather forecastSharkey, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sharkey, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Sharkey's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the month of December, Sharkey experiences a steady low-temperature average of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Sharkey, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sharkey, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, in Sharkey, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Sharkey, Kentucky, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°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 (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Sharkey, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sharkey, 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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sharkey, 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
Sharkey, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sharkey, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
