December weather forecast
Virden, KY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Virden, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) from November's fresh 53.6°F (12°C). During December, the temperature in Virden tends to dip to an average 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 December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Virden, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Virden, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Virden, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

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 Virden have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Virden, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Virden, KY

Average temperature in December - Virden, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Virden, KY

Average pressure in December - Virden, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Virden, KY

Average wind speed in December - Virden, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Virden, KY

Average humidity in December - Virden, 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
Virden, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Virden, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Virden, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Virden, KY

Average snowfall in December - Virden, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Virden, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Virden, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Virden, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Virden, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Virden, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Virden, KY

Average UV index in December - Virden, 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
Virden, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Virden, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Virden, KY

Average visibility in December - Virden, 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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