Louisville weather in December (Kentucky, United States of America)

Curious about the December weather in Louisville? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Louisville generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C.

Louisville in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Louisville. April, May, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Louisville climate page with graphs.

 

Louisville, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 119 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Louisville in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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