Bowling Green, KY weather in December
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Bowling Green in December, with highs near 49°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in Bowling Green.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 4:29 pm | 6:58 am / 4:38 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 9.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry December brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 60°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 36°F
- Wettest December1991: 7.1 in
- Driest December1995: 1.6 in
- Highest reading75°F (December 26, 2016)
- Lowest reading4°F (December 23, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 49°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 32°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.7 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -10°F from November and -3°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Huntsville, AL156 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Indianapolis, IN193 mi · high 40°F · 12 wet days
How Bowling Green ranks in December
- Normal high195th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days286th driest of 378
- Comfortable days174th most of 340
What to pack for Bowling Green in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 760 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bowling Green in December?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 4°F (most recently on December 23, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Bowling Green in December?
About 12 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (7.1 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Bowling Green in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is December a good time to visit Bowling Green?
December ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bowling Green (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (USW00093808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bow Grn-Warren Co. Rgnl Airport (746716-93808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).