December weather forecast
Sharkey, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sharkey, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Sharkey, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sharkey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.6 days and collects up to 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Sharkey. In Sharkey, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sharkey, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sharkey, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sharkey, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sharkey 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Sharkey during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sharkey, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Sharkey?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Sharkey?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Sharkey?

In Sharkey, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sharkey?

In Sharkey, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sharkey?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sharkey have in December?

In Sharkey, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sharkey?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sharkey, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sharkey?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sharkey, Kentucky, is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sharkey?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sharkey?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sharkey is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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Average pressure in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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Average humidity in December
Sharkey, KY

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sharkey, KY

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Sharkey, KY

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sharkey, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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Average UV index in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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Average visibility in December
Sharkey, KY

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).

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