December weather forecast
York, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in York, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a moderate 57°F (13.9°C). In York, an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in York are January and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:58 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. 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: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in York, the average high-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month in York?

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%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In York, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in York. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does York have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in York?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in York, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
York, AL

Average temperature in December - York, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
York, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
York, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
York, AL

Average humidity in December - York, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
York, AL

Average rainfall in December - York, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
York, AL

Average rainfall days in December - York, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
York, AL

Average snowfall in December - York, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
York, AL

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - York, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 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
York, AL

Average sunshine days in December - York, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
York, AL

Average UV index in December - York, 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
York, AL

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

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

Average visibility in December
York, AL

Average visibility in December - York, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).

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