December weather forecast
South Shore, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in South Shore, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). Throughout December, South Shore anticipates an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Shore, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Shore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.4 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Shore are January through April, October through December. In South Shore, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In South Shore, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in South Shore 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in South Shore in December?

During December, South Shore experiences an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in South Shore?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in South Shore, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in December in South Shore?

The average relative humidity in December in South Shore is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in South Shore?

In South Shore, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in South Shore in December?

In December, in South Shore, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in South Shore?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in South Shore.

How many hours of daylight does South Shore have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in South Shore?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Shore, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does South Shore have in December?

In South Shore, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in South Shore?

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

How high is the UV index in December in South Shore?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in South Shore is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Shore, KY

Average temperature in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average pressure in December
South Shore, KY

Average pressure in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
South Shore, KY

Average wind speed in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average humidity in December
South Shore, KY

Average humidity in December - South Shore, 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
South Shore, KY

Average rainfall in December - South Shore, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
South Shore, KY

Average rainfall days in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
South Shore, KY

Average snowfall in December - South Shore, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
South Shore, KY

Average snowfall days in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Shore, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Shore, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
South Shore, KY

Average sunshine days in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average UV index in December
South Shore, KY

Average UV index in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
South Shore, KY

Average cloud cover in December - South Shore, 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).

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Average visibility in December
South Shore, KY

Average visibility in December - South Shore, 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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