December weather forecastLeighton, AL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Leighton, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.3°F (10.7°C) and min 37.8°F (3.2°C).Temperature
A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). In Leighton, in December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C).Humidity
March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.1 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Leighton, Alabama, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Leighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.4 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Leighton, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 51.3°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 (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Leighton, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leighton, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Leighton, AL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Leighton, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Leighton, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leighton, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leighton, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Leighton, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leighton, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Leighton, 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
Leighton, 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 June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Leighton, 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).
