December weather forecast
Alabama, USA

December in Alabama marks the deep embrace of winter. Across the state, the chill of the season is pervasive, giving both residents and visitors a taste of southern winter, which, while milder than some northern counterparts, carries its own distinct character.

Central Alabama feels the full brunt of December's cold. Daytime temperatures dip further, often necessitating layers and winter wear. The sun, though still present, offers limited warmth against the backdrop of shorter days and longer nights. Nighttime temperatures in this region often plunge, with frost becoming a regular feature. The possibility of snow, though less frequent than in northern states, becomes more viable, especially in elevated areas. Coastal areas, while retaining some warmth from the Gulf, can't entirely fend off December's chill. Evenings and mornings by the coast, in particular, become quite brisk, with the dampness from the sea amplifying the cold sensation.

December begins the mild to cold winter season in Alabama, with the average low temperatures in the 30°F (-1.1°C) to 48°F (8.9°C) range. Freezing nights occur in the northern part, with temperatures between 30°F (-1.1°C) to 34°F (1.1°C) in Bridgeport and Huntsville. The days are mild and usually in the 51°F (10.6°C) to 63°F (17.2°C) range with 6 hours of sunlight.

Rainfall in December is steady but not overly abundant. Snowfall, while not a guarantee, is more probable in the northern mountainous regions, such as Valley Head. When it does snow, the accumulation is typically minimal, though it imparts a festive touch to the landscape, especially around the holiday season.

In juxtaposition to November's introductory cold, December stands as the gatekeeper to the depths of winter. It offers a mix of clear, cold days and potentially snowy interludes, all underpinned by the unmistakable chill of the season. As the month progresses, the anticipation of the New Year also brings with it a curiosity about the weather patterns January will unfold, given its reputation as one of the coldest months in Alabama.

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• Birmingham - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Birmingham is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight. In Birmingham, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.
• Montgomery - December »
  All in all, with the advent of colder temperatures and increased rainfall, December concludes the year by ushering in the winter wonderland that Montgomery transforms into during this month. The month with the shortest days in Montgomery is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
• Mobile - December »
  With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month in Mobile, Alabama. In Mobile in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Huntsville - December »
  In Huntsville during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Huntsville, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.
• Tuscaloosa - December »
  The month with the most snowfall in Tuscaloosa is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. The month with the shortest days in Tuscaloosa is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
• Hoover - December »
  December in Hoover, Alabama brings along the cold winters, the month has an average minimum temperature dropping further to 40.5°F (4.7°C). The month with the shortest days in Hoover is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
• Dothan - December »
  The months with the highest humidity in Dothan, Alabama, are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. December in Dothan concludes the year with colder temperatures and higher humidity levels.
• Decatur - December »
  In Decatur in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Decatur, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.
• Auburn - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Auburn is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Auburn is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
• Madison - December »
  The months with the most snowfall in Madison are January, February and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow. In Madison in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Florence - December »
  With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Florence, Alabama. The months with the highest humidity in Florence are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
• Gadsden - December »
  In Gadsden during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Gadsden, Alabama, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.