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 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
Sanford records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) in November to a still comfortable 61°F (16.1°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during December nights.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Sanford, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.4 days.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?
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When are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Sanford, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 61°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 45.1°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Sanford, AL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Sanford, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Sanford, AL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Sanford, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, September and November (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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 and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sanford, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Sanford, 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
Sanford, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Sanford, AL
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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