December weather forecast
Columbia, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Columbia, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from 67.1°F (19.5°C) in November to a still comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

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 6:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbia are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Columbia?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Columbia, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Columbia?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Columbia, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Columbia is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in December?

In Columbia, the average day length in December is 10h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Columbia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Columbia, AL

Average temperature in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.3°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 (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Columbia, AL

Average pressure in December - Columbia, 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
Columbia, AL

Average wind speed in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Columbia, AL

Average humidity in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Columbia, AL

Average rainfall in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Columbia, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Columbia, AL

Average snowfall in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Columbia, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Columbia, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Columbia, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Columbia, AL

Average UV index in December - Columbia, AL
  • 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
Columbia, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Columbia, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Columbia, AL

Average visibility in December - Columbia, 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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