December weather forecast
Sloan, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sloan, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sloan, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sloan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.8 days and collects up to 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sloan, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow. In Sloan, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.7 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Sloan, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sloan, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sloan, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sloan have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sloan, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sloan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sloan, KY

Average temperature in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sloan, KY

Average pressure in December - Sloan, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sloan, KY

Average wind speed in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sloan, KY

Average humidity in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sloan, KY

Average rainfall in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Sloan, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sloan, KY

Average snowfall in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sloan, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sloan, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sloan, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sloan, KY

Average UV index in December - Sloan, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Sloan, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Sloan, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sloan, KY

Average visibility in December - Sloan, 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).

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