December weather forecastCleveland, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Cleveland, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Cleveland temperatures generally rest at a low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cleveland, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cleveland.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall in Cleveland is December, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

In December, in Cleveland, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Cleveland, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

On the first day of December in Cleveland, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cleveland, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Cleveland, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).