December weather forecastBenton, AL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Benton, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). In Benton, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, 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
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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 6min
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 54min
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).
