December weather forecast
Empire, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Empire, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Empire sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Empire experiences a steady low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Empire, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Empire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.4 days and collects up to 14.17" (360mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Empire, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.6 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Empire, Alabama, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Empire, is 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Empire?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Empire, 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 Empire have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Empire, 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 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Empire have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Empire, AL

Average temperature in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average pressure in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average wind speed in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average humidity in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average rainfall in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average snowfall in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average UV index in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Empire, 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
Empire, AL

Average visibility in December - Empire, 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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