Louisville (Kentucky) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Louisville (Kentucky) in december 2026
The weather in Louisville (Kentucky) in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 64.9cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
22%
20%
14%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
30%
21%
8%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
23%
21%
10%
Weather at 3am
38°F
30%
16%
15%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Louisville (Kentucky) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Louisville (Kentucky) in december.
The climate of Louisville (Kentucky) in december is very bad
the weather in Louisville (Kentucky) in december is relatively dry (with 3.1in of rainfall over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.9in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area the month of december. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Louisville (Kentucky) is 41°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Louisville (Kentucky) in the month of december with a maximum record of 70°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 48% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Louisville (Kentucky) is generally 09:31. Sunrise is at 07:53 and sunset is at 17:24.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Louisville (Kentucky):
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Louisville (Kentucky).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Louisville (Kentucky) in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 64.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.58km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:24 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Louisville (Kentucky) in december 2025:
25°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 41°F
29°F to 34°F
23°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 38°F
38°F to 43°F
29°F to 34°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
13°F to 23°F
9°F to 31°F
23°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
43°F to 50°F
27°F to 45°F
29°F to 52°F
32°F to 40°F
27°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
49°F to 54°F
54°F to 68°F
27°F to 52°F
20°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Louisville (Kentucky):
| Cincinnati in december | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in december | very bad weather |
| Nashville in december | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in december | very bad weather |
| Illinois in december | very bad weather |
| Chicago in december | very bad weather |
| Cleveland in december | very bad weather |
| Detroit in december | very bad weather |
| Memphis in december | bad weather |
| Atlanta in december | tolerable weather |
| Missouri in december | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Louisville (Kentucky)
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Weather data for Louisville (Kentucky) in december:
Weather data for Louisville (Kentucky) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Louisville (Kentucky). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Louisville (Kentucky) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Louisville (Kentucky).