December weather forecast
Ethelsville, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Ethelsville, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Ethelsville's average high-temperature eases from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C). During December, Ethelsville's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months are February, April and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ethelsville, Alabama. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ethelsville, records 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are February, April and December, with an average 1.18" (30mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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 Ethelsville have in December?

In Ethelsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average temperature in December - Ethelsville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average pressure in December - Ethelsville, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average wind speed in December - Ethelsville, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average humidity in December - Ethelsville, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Ethelsville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, April and December (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Ethelsville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Ethelsville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Ethelsville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Ethelsville, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ethelsville, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Ethelsville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ethelsville, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ethelsville, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ethelsville, AL

Average visibility in December - Ethelsville, 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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