December weather forecast
Carlton, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Carlton, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) in November to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). The low-temperature average for Carlton during December stands at a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Carlton, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. In Carlton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 35.63" (905mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) 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 6:33 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Carlton, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Carlton, is 60.4°F (15.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Carlton, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Carlton is 10h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carlton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carlton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carlton, AL

Average temperature in December - Carlton, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.4°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 (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Carlton, AL

Average pressure in December - Carlton, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carlton, AL

Average wind speed in December - Carlton, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Carlton, AL

Average humidity in December - Carlton, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Carlton, AL

Average rainfall in December - Carlton, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Carlton, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carlton, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carlton, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
Carlton, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carlton, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carlton, AL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Carlton, AL

Average UV index in December - Carlton, 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
Carlton, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Carlton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Carlton, AL

Average visibility in December - Carlton, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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