December weather forecast
Wheelwright, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Wheelwright, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Wheelwright registers a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wheelwright, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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 December, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wheelwright, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) 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 in Wheelwright, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Wheelwright 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, Kentucky. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Wheelwright in December?

During December, Wheelwright experiences an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wheelwright?

In Wheelwright, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Wheelwright in December?

In Wheelwright, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Wheelwright?

In December, in Wheelwright, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheelwright?

The month with the shortest days in Wheelwright, Kentucky, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wheelwright?

The average day length in December in Wheelwright, Kentucky, is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wheelwright?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wheelwright?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Wheelwright is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wheelwright?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wheelwright, Kentucky.

How high is the UV index in December in Wheelwright?

In Wheelwright, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average pressure in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average humidity in December
Wheelwright, KY

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wheelwright, KY

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Wheelwright, KY

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wheelwright, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheelwright, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average UV index in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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Average visibility in December
Wheelwright, KY

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).

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