December weather forecast
Leighton, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Leighton, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) in November to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Leighton observes an average nighttime temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Leighton, Alabama, are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leighton, there are 164.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Leighton, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Leighton.
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

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Leighton.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Leighton, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Leighton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Leighton, records 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Leighton?

The months with the highest humidity in Leighton, Alabama, are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Leighton?

In Leighton, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Leighton in December?

In Leighton, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Leighton?

In Leighton, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leighton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Leighton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Leighton is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leighton?

On the first day of December in Leighton, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Leighton?

The months with the least sunshine in Leighton are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Leighton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Leighton?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Leighton, Alabama.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Leighton?

In Leighton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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Average pressure in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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Average humidity in December
Leighton, AL

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Leighton, AL

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Leighton, AL

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leighton, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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Average UV index in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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Average visibility in December
Leighton, AL

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).

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