December weather forecast
Cardiff, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Cardiff, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

As Cardiff enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C) of November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). An average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cardiff, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Cardiff, is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cardiff, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cardiff, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cardiff is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cardiff, AL

Average temperature in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Cardiff, AL

Average pressure in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cardiff, AL

Average wind speed in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cardiff, AL

Average humidity in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Cardiff, AL

Average rainfall in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Cardiff, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cardiff, AL

Average snowfall in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Cardiff, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Cardiff, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cardiff, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Cardiff, AL

Average UV index in December - Cardiff, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cardiff, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Cardiff, 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
Cardiff, AL

Average visibility in December - Cardiff, 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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