December weather forecastWinston, KY

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Winston, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). Throughout December, Winston records an average temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Winston, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Winston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Winston are January through April, October through December. In Winston, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Winston, during the entire year, snow falls for 32 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Winston, Kentucky.
On the first day of December in Winston, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Winston is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Winston. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Winston, is 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Winston.

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

In Winston, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Winston, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Winston, Kentucky.

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Winston, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

In Winston, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Winston, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Winston, KY

  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Winston, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Winston, KY

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Winston, KY

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Winston, KY

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Winston, KY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Winston, KY

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Winston, KY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Winston, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winston, KY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Winston, 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
Winston, KY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

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 32).

Average visibility in December
Winston, 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).