December weather forecast
Sanford Springs, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Sanford Springs, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.5°F (3.6°C) and max 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Sanford Springs's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sanford Springs, Alabama, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Sanford Springs. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.2 snowfall days, and 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sanford Springs, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sanford Springs, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Sanford Springs is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sanford Springs in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Sanford Springs?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Sanford Springs?

In Sanford Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sanford Springs?

In December, in Sanford Springs, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Sanford Springs?

December is the first month it typically snows in Sanford Springs. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford Springs?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sanford Springs have in December?

In Sanford Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sanford Springs?

On the first day of December in Sanford Springs, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford Springs have in December?

In Sanford Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanford Springs?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sanford Springs?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanford Springs, Alabama, 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
Sanford Springs, AL

Average temperature in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average pressure in December - Sanford Springs, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average wind speed in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average humidity in December - Sanford Springs, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average rainfall in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average snowfall in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Sanford Springs, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanford Springs, 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 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average UV index in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Sanford Springs, AL

Average visibility in December - Sanford Springs, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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