December weather forecastWheelwright, KY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Wheelwright, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.4°F (0.2°C) and max 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
As November makes way for December, Wheelwright's average high-temperature eases from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) in December.Humidity
In Wheelwright, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wheelwright, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 40.75" (1035mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wheelwright, in December, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 5.43" (138mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wheelwright. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wheelwright, 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 (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Wheelwright, 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
Wheelwright, KY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
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
Wheelwright, KY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Wheelwright, KY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.66"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").
Average rainfall days in December
Wheelwright, KY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wheelwright, KY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wheelwright, KY
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wheelwright, 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 42min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wheelwright, KY
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Wheelwright, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Wheelwright, KY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Wheelwright, 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).
