December weather forecast
Coldwater, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Coldwater, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.2°F (4°C) and max 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Throughout December, Coldwater records an average temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Coldwater, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.6 rainfall days, and 37.52" (953mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Coldwater, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Coldwater?

In Coldwater, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Coldwater, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Coldwater have in December?

In Coldwater, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Coldwater?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Coldwater have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Coldwater are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Coldwater?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Coldwater, AL

Average temperature in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Coldwater, AL

Average pressure in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Coldwater, AL

Average wind speed in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Coldwater, AL

Average humidity in December - Coldwater, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Coldwater, AL

Average rainfall in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Coldwater, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coldwater, AL

Average snowfall in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Coldwater, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Coldwater, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coldwater, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Coldwater, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Coldwater, AL

Average UV index in December - Coldwater, 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
Coldwater, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Coldwater, 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 October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Coldwater, AL

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

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

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