December weather forecast
Cottonton, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cottonton, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 59°F (15°C) and min 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a mild 59°F (15°C). Cottonton experiences an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) in month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Cottonton, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 36.77" (934mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cottonton, snow does not fall in April through December.

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 6:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Cottonton, in December, the average high-temperature is 59°F (15°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Cottonton, Alabama, is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cottonton, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cottonton?

In Cottonton, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Cottonton, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonton have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

Average pressure in December
Cottonton, AL

Average pressure in December - Cottonton, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cottonton, AL

Average wind speed in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cottonton, AL

Average humidity in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Cottonton, AL

Average rainfall in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Cottonton, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cottonton, AL

Average snowfall in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cottonton, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
Cottonton, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottonton, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cottonton, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cottonton, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Cottonton, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Cottonton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cottonton, AL

Average visibility in December - Cottonton, 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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