December weather forecastFoley, AL
December
Weather in December
December in Foley experiences the arrival of winter with temperatures considerably cooler than November and similar to January. The city exhibits true winter vibes with cooler days and chillier nights while remaining free from harsh conditions. Showers occur occasionally, maintaining a serene contrast against the winter winds. A fair level of sunshine and lessened daylight hours herald the advance of the season. The month ends on a festive note, ushering in the New Year with hopes of pleasant weather ahead.Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). The average temperature drops to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Foley, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Foley, AL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Foley, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Foley, AL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Foley, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Foley, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Foley, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Foley, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Foley, AL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Foley, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Foley, AL
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Foley, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Foley, 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).
