December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

Covington City, Kentucky as well as the city of Cincinnati, with three large bridges over the river

Weather in December

In December, Covington closes the year under the embrace of winter, with crisp and cold conditions. A drop in average temperatures marks the shift from November to December, setting the stage for the coldest month, January, to follow. As Covington, Kentucky bids farewell to the year, the town shines under beautiful holiday lights, reflecting the pristine white snow, creating a magical winter wonderland.

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December nights, Covington registers an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Covington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Covington, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Covington, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November 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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jun 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Covington, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Covington, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Covington, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Covington have in December?

In Covington, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Covington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

51.3°F 10.7°C

41.9°F 5.5°C

36.1°F 2.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8mph 12.9km/h

8.5mph 13.7km/h

9.3mph 15km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.2

16.1

17.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Covington, KY

Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Covington, KY

Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Covington, KY

Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Covington, KY

Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Covington, KY

Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Covington, KY

Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Covington, KY

Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Covington, KY

Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Covington, KY

Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Covington, KY

Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Covington, 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
Covington, KY

Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Covington, KY

Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

December weather forecast
Covington, KY

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