Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a still refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). Nighttime temperature in Benton experiences an average drop to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) in December.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Benton are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Benton. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Benton, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Benton are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Benton?
What is the most humid month in Benton?
What is the average humidity in December in Benton?
What is the rainiest month in Benton?
How much does it rain in Benton in December?
When does it start snowing in Benton?
What is the month with the shortest days in Benton?
What is the average length of the day in December in Benton?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benton?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Benton?
How long on average sun shines in December in Benton?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Benton?
How high is the UV index in December in Benton?
Average temperature in December
Benton, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, AL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benton, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, AL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.82"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benton, AL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, AL
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Benton, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Benton, AL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
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