December weather forecast
Sturgis, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sturgis, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Sturgis's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Sturgis dips to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sturgis is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sturgis, Kentucky, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.4 rainfall days, and 20" (508mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sturgis. In Sturgis, Kentucky, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.2 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sturgis, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sturgis, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sturgis. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sturgis?

December temperatures in Sturgis vary between a high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sturgis?

The average relative humidity in December in Sturgis, Kentucky, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sturgis?

In Sturgis, Kentucky, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sturgis in December?

In Sturgis, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sturgis?

The month with the shortest days in Sturgis is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sturgis have in December?

In Sturgis, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sturgis?

On the first day of December in Sturgis, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sturgis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sturgis is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sturgis?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sturgis?

In Sturgis, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sturgis, KY

Average temperature in December - Sturgis, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°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 (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°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 (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sturgis, KY

Average pressure in December - Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sturgis, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sturgis, KY

Average humidity in December - Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sturgis, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sturgis, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sturgis, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sturgis, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sturgis, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sturgis, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sturgis, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Sturgis, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sturgis, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (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
Sturgis, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sturgis, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sturgis, KY

Average UV index in December - Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sturgis, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Sturgis, KY

Average visibility in December - Sturgis, 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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