December weather forecastSpringfield, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Springfield, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Springfield, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Springfield, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.5 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Springfield, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Springfield, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Springfield, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Springfield, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Springfield, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Springfield, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Springfield, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Springfield, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Springfield, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Springfield, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Springfield, 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
Springfield, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Springfield, KY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
