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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Louisville in December

In an average December, Louisville sees a daily high around 45°F and a low around 32°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high45°F
Typical high range32°F to 59°F
Average low32°F
Typical low range18°F to 45°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 74°F 1982-12-02
Lowest 2°F 1989-12-22

Low

Highest 64°F 1982-12-03
Lowest -19°F 1989-12-22

Feels-like

Highest 74°F 1982-12-02
Lowest -40°F 1989-12-22

Humidity

Highest 14.5 g/m³ 1982-12-02
Lowest 0.5 g/m³ 1989-12-22

Wind

Highest 23 mph 1987-12-15
Lowest 3 mph 1986-12-28

Gust

Highest 63 mph 1987-12-15
Lowest 8 mph 2017-12-03

Precip

Wettest 9.97 in 1990
Driest 1.39 in 1980

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