Louisville weather in December

Louisville, United States
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December in Louisville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Louisville · #582 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Louisville climate normals — December

Daytime high10°C / 50°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Rainfall97 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine5.3 h/day
Daylight9.6 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall1.9 cm / 0.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Louisville in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Louisville?
December in Louisville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Louisville on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Louisville in December?
In December, Louisville averages a daily high of 9.9°C and a low of 1.7°C, with about 96.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Louisville in December?
Louisville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
Does it snow in Louisville in December?
Louisville sees roughly 1.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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