December weather forecast
Fayetteville, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fayetteville, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Throughout December nights, Fayetteville registers an average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fayetteville, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) 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 6:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September 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 December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fayetteville, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fayetteville, Alabama, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fayetteville, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fayetteville have in December?

In Fayetteville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fayetteville, AL

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

Average wind speed in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average wind speed in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average humidity in December - Fayetteville, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Fayetteville, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Fayetteville, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fayetteville, 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: 5h and 0min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Fayetteville, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Fayetteville, AL

Average visibility in December - Fayetteville, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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