December weather forecastSand Rock, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sand Rock, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average high of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Sand Rock in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are February and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sand Rock, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sand Rock, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.7 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

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 6:31 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Sand Rock in December has an average high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

The wettest months are February and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of rainfall.

In Sand Rock, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Sand Rock, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) 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 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

In Sand Rock, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sand Rock, 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
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sand Rock, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.49"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.64").

Average rainfall days in December
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Sand Rock, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sand Rock, 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
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
Sand Rock, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).