December weather forecast
Smilax, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Smilax, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

Smilax, Kentucky, experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout the December nights, Smilax encounters a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Smilax.

Rainfall

In Smilax, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Smilax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Smilax, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Smilax, there are 33.3 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Smilax, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Smilax are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Smilax?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Smilax during December are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Smilax?

The months with the highest humidity in Smilax, Kentucky, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Smilax?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Smilax?

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Smilax?

In December, in Smilax, Kentucky, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Smilax?

December has the shortest days of the year in Smilax, Kentucky, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Smilax?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Smilax?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Smilax, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Smilax have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Smilax is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Smilax?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Smilax?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Smilax, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smilax, KY

Average temperature in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Smilax, KY

Average pressure in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Smilax, KY

Average wind speed in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Smilax, KY

Average humidity in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Smilax, KY

Average rainfall in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Smilax, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Smilax, KY

Average snowfall in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Smilax, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Smilax, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Smilax, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Smilax, KY

Average UV index in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Smilax, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Smilax, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Smilax, KY

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

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

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