December weather forecast
Beacon, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Beacon, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in November to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:54 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 59.5°F (15.3°C) and the low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Beacon, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Beacon have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

What is the month 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 Beacon have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Beacon?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Beacon, AL

Average temperature in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

Average pressure in December
Beacon, AL

Average pressure in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Beacon, AL

Average wind speed in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Beacon, AL

Average humidity in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Beacon, AL

Average rainfall in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Beacon, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Beacon, AL

Average snowfall in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Beacon, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Beacon, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Beacon, 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 6min).

  • 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Beacon, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Beacon, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Beacon, AL

Average UV index in December - Beacon, 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
Beacon, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Beacon, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Beacon, AL

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

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

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