December weather forecast
Coaldale, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Coaldale, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). In Coaldale, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C) during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Coaldale, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Coaldale, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Coaldale, is 54.1°F (12.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Coaldale, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Coaldale?

In Coaldale, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 4.09" (104mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Coaldale, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 Coaldale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Coaldale, AL

Average temperature in December - Coaldale, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Coaldale, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coaldale, AL

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

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 (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Coaldale, AL

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Coaldale, AL

Average rainfall in December - Coaldale, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Coaldale, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coaldale, AL

Average snowfall in December - Coaldale, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coaldale, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Coaldale, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Coaldale, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coaldale, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coaldale, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Coaldale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Coaldale, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Coaldale, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Coaldale, AL

Average visibility in December - Coaldale, 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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