December weather forecast
Carolina, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Carolina, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) in November to a still comfortable 61°F (16.1°C). In Carolina, December nights cool down to an average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carolina, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carolina, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 0.4 snowfall days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Carolina are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Carolina, is 61°F (16.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Carolina is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Carolina. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carolina, AL

Average temperature in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Carolina, AL

Average pressure in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Carolina, AL

Average wind speed in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Carolina, AL

Average humidity in December - Carolina, 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
Carolina, AL

Average rainfall in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, September and November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Carolina, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Carolina, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carolina, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Carolina, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Carolina, AL

Average UV index in December - Carolina, 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
Carolina, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Carolina, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Carolina, AL

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

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

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