December weather forecastTaffy, KY

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taffy, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Taffy in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Taffy is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taffy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Taffy. In Taffy, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Taffy, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Taffy is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Taffy, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 33.8°F (1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

In Taffy, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Taffy, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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

In Taffy, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Taffy, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and April (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Taffy, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Taffy, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Taffy, KY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Taffy, 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).