December weather forecastWheel Rim, KY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Wheel Rim, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 45°F (7.2°C) and min 33.3°F (0.7°C).Temperature
December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Wheel Rim, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Wheel Rim, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Wheel Rim, Kentucky, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Wheel Rim, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average high temperature in December: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Wheel Rim, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Wheel Rim, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Wheel Rim, 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
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Wheel Rim, KY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
