December weather forecastCottondale, FL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cottondale, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.1°F (8.4°C) and max 62.8°F (17.1°C).Temperature
Cottondale experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C) in November to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) is expected.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 180.8 rainfall days, and 37.95" (964mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Cottondale, snow does not fall in February through December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Cottondale are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average high temperature in December: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43°F).
Average pressure in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Cottondale, FL
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Cottondale, FL
- 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).
