December weather forecastDickinson, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dickinson, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a still refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Dickinson, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dickinson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177 days and collects up to 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Dickinson, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Dickinson, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dickinson.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dickinson, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dickinson is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
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  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
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  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
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  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Dickinson, 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: 5h and 6min

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: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dickinson, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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  • 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
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  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
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  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).