December weather forecast
Cotton Ridge, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cotton Ridge, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.4°F (4.1°C) and max 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

As Cotton Ridge enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) of November to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Throughout December, Cotton Ridge experiences a low-temperature average of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Cotton Ridge, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cotton Ridge are January through March, November and December. In Cotton Ridge, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Cotton Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cotton Ridge, Alabama.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Cotton Ridge?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cotton Ridge, is 54.1°F (12.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.4°F (4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Cotton Ridge?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Cotton Ridge?

In Cotton Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Cotton Ridge in December?

In Cotton Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cotton Ridge in December?

In Cotton Ridge, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cotton Ridge?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cotton Ridge, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cotton Ridge?

In December, the average day length in Cotton Ridge, Alabama, is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cotton Ridge?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Cotton Ridge?

The months with the least sunshine in Cotton Ridge are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cotton Ridge have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cotton Ridge, Alabama, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cotton Ridge?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Cotton Ridge, Alabama, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cotton Ridge?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cotton Ridge, Alabama, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average temperature in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average pressure in December - Cotton Ridge, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average wind speed in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average humidity in December - Cotton Ridge, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average rainfall in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average snowfall in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average UV index in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average visibility in December - Cotton Ridge, 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).

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