December weather forecast
Forest Home, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest Home, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). Forest Home records a mean low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 3.94" (100mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Forest Home, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Forest Home.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Forest Home are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Forest Home, in December, the average high-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 3.94" (100mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In Forest Home, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forest Home, AL

Average temperature in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.5°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 (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Forest Home, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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