December weather forecast
Dora, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dora, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.7°F (4.3°C) and max 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Dora reports a consistent average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dora, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.4 rainfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dora, Alabama, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.6 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Dora, 54.3°F (12.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Dora?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dora, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dora?

In Dora, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dora have in December?

The average day length in December in Dora, Alabama, is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dora have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dora, AL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dora, AL

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Dora, AL

Average wind speed in December - Dora, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dora, AL

Average humidity in December - Dora, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dora, AL

Average rainfall in December - Dora, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Dora, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Dora, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dora, AL

Average snowfall in December - Dora, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dora, AL

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

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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
Dora, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Dora, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dora, AL

Average UV index in December - Dora, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dora, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Dora, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
Dora, AL

Average visibility in December - Dora, 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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