December weather forecastVan, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Van, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Van's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
In Van, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Van, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.8 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated. In Van, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 19.29" (490mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Van, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 low health risk 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:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Van, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Van, KY
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Van, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Van, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Van, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").
Average rainfall days in December
Van, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Van, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Van, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Van, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Van, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Van, KY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Van, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Van, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
