December weather forecast
Elk Horn, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Elk Horn, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Elk Horn records a mean low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Elk Horn, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elk Horn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.3 days and collects up to 12.8" (325mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Elk Horn. In Elk Horn, Kentucky, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 1.14" (29mm) 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 7:37 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Elk Horn, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elk Horn in December?

Elk Horn in December has an average high-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Elk Horn?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Elk Horn?

In Elk Horn, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elk Horn?

In Elk Horn, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elk Horn in December?

In December, in Elk Horn, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk Horn?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Elk Horn?

In Elk Horn, Kentucky, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elk Horn?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elk Horn?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elk Horn, Kentucky, is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elk Horn?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Elk Horn?

In Elk Horn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average temperature in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average pressure in December - Elk Horn, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average wind speed in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average humidity in December - Elk Horn, 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 October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average rainfall in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average snowfall in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk Horn, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average UV index in December - Elk Horn, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Elk Horn, KY

Average visibility in December - Elk Horn, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July and September (5mi).

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