December weather forecastLexington, AL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lexington, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C).Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). In December, Lexington records an average nighttime temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Lexington, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Lexington. In December, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.7 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lexington, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Lexington, 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
Lexington, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Lexington, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Lexington, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lexington, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Lexington, AL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Lexington, 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
Lexington, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Lexington, 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).
