December weather forecast
Wessington, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Wessington, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.5°F (4.7°C) and max 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Wessington reports a consistent average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wessington, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Wessington?

December is the most humid month, 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 December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Wessington. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Wessington?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Wessington is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wessington have in December?

In Wessington, Alabama, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Wessington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Wessington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wessington, AL

Average temperature in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wessington, AL

Average pressure in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wessington, AL

Average wind speed in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wessington, AL

Average humidity in December - Wessington, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Wessington, AL

Average rainfall in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Wessington, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wessington, AL

Average snowfall in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wessington, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wessington, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Wessington, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Wessington, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Wessington, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Wessington, AL

Average visibility in December - Wessington, 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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