December weather forecast
Joy, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Joy, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is observed in Joy.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Joy, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Joy, there are 4.8 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Joy. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Joy in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Joy, records 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Joy?

December is the most humid month in Joy, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Joy?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in Joy?

The month with the most rainfall in Joy is December, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Joy in December?

In Joy, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Joy?

In Joy, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Joy?

The month with the shortest days in Joy, Alabama, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Joy?

The average day length in December in Joy, Alabama, is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Joy?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Joy have in December?

In Joy, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Joy?

The months with the lowest UV index in Joy, Alabama, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Joy?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Joy, Alabama, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Joy, AL

Average temperature in December - Joy, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°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°F).

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Average pressure in December
Joy, AL

Average pressure in December - Joy, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Joy, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Joy, AL

Average humidity in December - Joy, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Joy, AL

Average rainfall in December - Joy, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Joy, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Joy, AL

Average snowfall in December - Joy, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Joy, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Joy, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Joy, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Joy, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Joy, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Joy, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Joy, AL

Average UV index in December - Joy, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Joy, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Joy, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Joy, AL

Average visibility in December - Joy, 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).

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