December weather forecastSouth Portsmouth, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in South Portsmouth, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
In South Portsmouth, the average high-temperature in December drops from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In South Portsmouth, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.4 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In South Portsmouth, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In South Portsmouth, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in South Portsmouth, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in South Portsmouth, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
In South Portsmouth, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in South Portsmouth. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
South Portsmouth, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
South Portsmouth, 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
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 6min
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
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).
Average UV index in December
South Portsmouth, 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
South Portsmouth, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
South Portsmouth, 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).
