December weather forecast
Safford, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Safford, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Safford notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). In the month of December, an average of 42.6°F (5.9°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Safford, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Safford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 23.7" (602mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Safford, Alabama, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Safford. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Safford, in December, the average high-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month in Safford, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Safford, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Safford, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Safford, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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 in Safford?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Safford, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Safford, AL

Average pressure in December - Safford, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Safford, AL

Average wind speed in December - Safford, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Safford, AL

Average humidity in December - Safford, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Safford, AL

Average rainfall in December - Safford, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Safford, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Safford, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Safford, AL

Average snowfall in December - Safford, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Safford, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Safford, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Safford, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Safford, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Safford, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Safford, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Safford, AL

Average UV index in December - Safford, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Safford, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Safford, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Safford, AL

Average visibility in December - Safford, 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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