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Kentucky Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kentucky, the United States of America in December.

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Planning a getaway to Kentucky, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kentucky in December

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Kentucky generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Florence to 11°C (52°F) in Burkesville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Burkesville and -2°C (28°F) in Florence.

To explore the conditions in Kentucky, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Covington with an average of 114 mm (4.5 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Murray with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kentucky — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lexington)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Kentucky →

Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kentucky.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kentucky

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kentucky (December)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (December)

Lexington

In December Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In December Louisville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
119 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In December Frankfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In December Bowling Green generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In December Paducah generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Paducah →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kentucky, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kentucky in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Louisville 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Frankfort 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Bowling Green 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Paducah 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Florence 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Kentucky weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kentucky, the United States of America in December?

Expect poor weather across Kentucky, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Lexington averages 8°C (46°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Kentucky, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Lexington peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Kentucky, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Lexington typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 126 mm (5 in) on average across Kentucky, the United States of America.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kentucky, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Lexington.

On average, the best time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America is in April, May, June and September with generally pleasant weather in Lexington. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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