December weather forecast
Fairdale, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Fairdale, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout December, Fairdale records an average temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.6 rainfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Fairdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Fairdale, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°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 December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fairdale, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Fairdale, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairdale, AL

Average temperature in December - Fairdale, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairdale, AL

Average pressure in December - Fairdale, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairdale, AL

Average wind speed in December - Fairdale, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

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

Average humidity in December
Fairdale, AL

Average humidity in December - Fairdale, 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
Fairdale, AL

Average rainfall in December - Fairdale, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairdale, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Fairdale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairdale, AL

Average snowfall in December - Fairdale, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairdale, AL

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.6 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
Fairdale, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairdale, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairdale, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Fairdale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairdale, AL

Average UV index in December - Fairdale, 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
Fairdale, AL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fairdale, AL

Average visibility in December - Fairdale, 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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