December weather forecast
Ryland, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Ryland, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.9 days and collects up to 42.36" (1076mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Ryland, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Ryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ryland is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Ryland experiences an average high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°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 Ryland, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ryland, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ryland?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ryland have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ryland have in December?

In Ryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ryland, AL

Average temperature in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ryland, AL

Average pressure in December - Ryland, 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
Ryland, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ryland, AL

Average humidity in December - Ryland, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Ryland, AL

Average rainfall in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Ryland, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ryland, AL

Average snowfall in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ryland, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ryland, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ryland, AL

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

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ryland, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Ryland, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ryland, AL

Average visibility in December - Ryland, 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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