December weather forecastWest Point, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Point, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.8°F (7.1°C) and min 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). Throughout the December nights, West Point encounters a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In West Point, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Point, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.5 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Point, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
West Point, 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
West Point, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
West Point, 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, September and October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
West Point, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
West Point, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Point, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Point, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
West Point, KY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Point, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
West Point, 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
West Point, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
West Point, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and December (5mi).
