December weather forecast
Stanhope, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stanhope, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). December in Stanhope sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Stanhope is 78%.

Rainfall

In Stanhope, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Stanhope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.8 days and collects up to 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Stanhope. In Stanhope, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Stanhope, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Stanhope is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Stanhope is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Stanhope?

During December, Stanhope experiences an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stanhope?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Stanhope?

In Stanhope, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Stanhope?

In Stanhope, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanhope?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Stanhope have in December?

The average day length in December in Stanhope, Kentucky, is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Stanhope?

On the first day of December in Stanhope, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanhope have in December?

In Stanhope, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Stanhope?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Stanhope?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Stanhope, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stanhope, KY

Average temperature in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stanhope, KY

Average pressure in December - Stanhope, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Stanhope, KY

Average wind speed in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stanhope, KY

Average humidity in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stanhope, KY

Average rainfall in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stanhope, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stanhope, KY

Average snowfall in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stanhope, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Stanhope, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanhope, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stanhope, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stanhope, KY

Average UV index in December - Stanhope, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stanhope, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Stanhope, KY

Average visibility in December - Stanhope, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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