December weather forecastJacksonville, AL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Jacksonville, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 54°F (12.2°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 39°F (3.9°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Jacksonville. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Jacksonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Jacksonville, the average sunshine in December is 5h.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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 54°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Jacksonville, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Jacksonville, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Jacksonville, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Jacksonville, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Jacksonville, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Jacksonville, 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).
