December weather forecast
Cotton Ridge, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cotton Ridge, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). An average temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cotton Ridge, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cotton Ridge, there are 149 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Cotton Ridge is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°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?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cotton Ridge, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cotton Ridge, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Cotton Ridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cotton Ridge?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average temperature in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Cotton Ridge, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Cotton Ridge, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cotton Ridge, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average UV index in December - Cotton Ridge, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Cotton Ridge, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Cotton Ridge, AL

Average visibility in December - Cotton 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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