December weather forecast
Blue Ridge, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blue Ridge, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.8°F (6°C) and max 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from an enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Blue Ridge.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Blue Ridge, records 57.9°F (14.4°C), while the low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Blue Ridge in December?

In Blue Ridge, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Blue Ridge have in December?

In Blue Ridge, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Blue Ridge, Alabama, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average temperature in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • 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 and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average humidity in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average rainfall in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average snowfall in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average UV index in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Blue Ridge, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Blue Ridge, AL

Average visibility in December - Blue Ridge, 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).

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