December weather forecast
Horse Cave, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Horse Cave, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Horse Cave's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). December brings Horse Cave a consistent average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Horse Cave, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Horse Cave, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Horse Cave, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Horse Cave, Kentucky, there are 21.7 snowfall days, and 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Horse Cave, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Horse Cave, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Horse Cave in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Horse Cave?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Horse Cave, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in December in Horse Cave?

The average relative humidity in December in Horse Cave, Kentucky, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Horse Cave in December?

In Horse Cave, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Horse Cave in December?

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Horse Cave?

The month with the shortest days in Horse Cave, Kentucky, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Horse Cave?

In December, the average day length in Horse Cave is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Horse Cave?

On the first day of December in Horse Cave, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Horse Cave have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Horse Cave, Kentucky, is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Horse Cave?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Horse Cave?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Horse Cave is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average temperature in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average pressure in December - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average wind speed in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average humidity in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Horse Cave, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average UV index in December - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Horse Cave, KY

Average visibility in December - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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