December weather forecastSparta, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sparta, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Sparta records an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sparta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.2 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Sparta, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sparta. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. 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
Sparta, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°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 (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Sparta, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sparta, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Sparta, KY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Sparta, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Sparta, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sparta, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sparta, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sparta, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sparta, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Sparta, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Sparta, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Sparta, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).
