December weather forecastEldridge, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eldridge, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's refreshing 61°F (16.1°C) to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Eldridge, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

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

In Eldridge, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

In Eldridge, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In Eldridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Eldridge is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.49").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 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
Eldridge, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Eldridge, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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