December weather forecast
Ashland, AL

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Weather in December

With December, Ashland, Alabama fully embraces the winter season, bringing back the biting cold, but milder than January. Midmonth, the first specks of snow usually become visible, presenting a mesmerizing winter spectacle. The average daylight hours are limited to just about 10 hours, with winters shortening the days. The relative humidity levels peak to the highest of the year, culminating at 80%. With its magical snowfall and cozy weather conditions, December rounds off the year, offering a gentle nudge towards the upcoming new year.

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). In the month of December, Ashland's average low-temperature falls to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ashland, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.4 rainfall days, and 42.17" (1071mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ashland.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ashland in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ashland, is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ashland, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ashland, Alabama, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ashland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, AL

Average temperature in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°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 (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashland, AL

Average pressure in December - Ashland, 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
Ashland, AL

Average wind speed in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashland, AL

Average humidity in December - Ashland, 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
Ashland, AL

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashland, AL

Average snowfall in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Ashland, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashland, AL

Average UV index in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashland, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ashland, AL

Average visibility in December - Ashland, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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