December weather forecastMassey, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Massey, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

Massey observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Massey experiences a consistent average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Massey, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Massey, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) 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 6:36 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Massey, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, 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 average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Massey during December is 52.5°F (11.4°C) and the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

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

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

In Massey, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Massey, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Massey, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

On the first day of December in Massey, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Massey, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Massey, 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
Massey, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Massey, AL

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Massey, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Massey, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Massey, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Massey, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Massey, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Massey, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Massey, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Massey, 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 June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Massey, 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).