December weather forecastMays, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mays, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.6°F (12°C) and min 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Mays's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). Mays cools down to an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mays. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mays, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Mays, the average high-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

In Mays, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

In Mays, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°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 (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mays, 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
Mays, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Mays, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Mays, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Mays, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mays, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mays, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Mays, 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 48min

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
Mays, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mays, 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
Mays, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mays, 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).