Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C) during December.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature?
What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in December in Columbus?
What is the rainiest month?
How many days does it rain in December in Columbus?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
What is the average length of the day in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Columbus, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbus, AL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Columbus, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbus, AL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbus, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 4.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbus, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbus, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
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
Columbus, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Columbus, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbus, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbus, 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
Columbus, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Columbus, 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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