December weather forecast
Auburn, AL

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Weather in December

December in Auburn is synonymous with relatively colder temperatures and an increased ambiance of festivity. The combination of shorter daylight hours and longer balmy nights makes it a quintessential winter month. The city goes through significant transformations in meteorological parameters from November to December. An interesting point to note is that December records a 0.08-inch snowfall, dusting Auburn with a faint layer of winter white. With this, Auburn concludes the weather cycle and prepares to step into another year of diverse weather patterns.

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) in November to a still refreshing 57°F (13.9°C). In December, in Auburn, Alabama, the average low-temperature is a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Auburn, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation. In Auburn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.3 days and collects up to 37.99" (965mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Auburn, is 57°F (13.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Auburn, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Auburn?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Auburn have in December?

In Auburn, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Auburn, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Auburn, AL

Average wind speed in December - Auburn, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Auburn, AL

Average humidity in December - Auburn, 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
Auburn, AL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Auburn, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Auburn, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Auburn, AL

Average snowfall in December - Auburn, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Auburn, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Auburn, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Auburn, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Auburn, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Auburn, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Auburn, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Auburn, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Auburn, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Auburn, AL

Average visibility in December - Auburn, 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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