December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eleanor, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°C and 14.3°C.

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from 18.3°C in November to a still refreshing 14.3°C. During the nights in December, Eleanor experiences a consistent average temperature of 5.9°C.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Eleanor, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 602mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 8mm of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Eleanor are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Eleanor in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Eleanor, is 14.3°C, while the low-temperature averages to 5.9°C. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 38°C.
What is the most humid month?
December is the most humid month in Eleanor, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
What is the average humidity in December in Eleanor?
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Eleanor, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 54mm of accumulated precipitation.
When does it snow the most?
The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 8mm of accumulated snow.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Eleanor, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 8mm of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Eleanor?
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine in Eleanor are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Eleanor have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Nov
December
Jan
Average high temperature
18.3°C
14.3°C
12.3°C
Average low temperature
7.8°C
5.9°C
3.6°C
Average pressure
1020.6mbar
1020.5mbar
1021.5mbar
Average wind speed
10.9km/h
11.6km/h
11.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.8km/h
12.5km/h
12.8km/h
Average wind speed gusts
18.5km/h
19.7km/h
19.7km/h
Average humidity
72%
80%
76%
Average rainfall
37mm
54mm
50mm
Average rainfall days
6.7
11
9.3
Average snowfall
1mm
8mm
8mm
Average snowfall days
0.1
0.4
0.8
Average daylight
10h 3min
10h 1min
10h 2min
Average sunshine
6h 0min
4h 5min
5h 2min
Average sunshine days
21.8
18.3
19.8
Average UV index
4
3
3
Average cloud cover
34%
48%
43%
Average visibility
9km
9km
9km
Average temperature in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Eleanor, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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
Eleanor, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Eleanor, 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
Eleanor, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
Eleanor, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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