December weather forecast
Belknap, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Belknap, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C).

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 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Belknap are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Belknap. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) 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 Belknap have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Belknap have in December?

In Belknap, 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 and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Belknap, AL

Average temperature in December - Belknap, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Belknap, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Belknap, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Belknap, AL

Average rainfall in December - Belknap, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Belknap, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Belknap, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belknap, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belknap, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Belknap, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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
Belknap, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belknap, 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: 4h and 5min

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: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belknap, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Belknap, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Belknap, AL

Average UV index in December - Belknap, 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
Belknap, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Belknap, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Belknap, AL

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

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

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