December weather forecast
Forestdale, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forestdale, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). An average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Forestdale, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Forestdale, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) 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 6:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Forestdale in December has an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Forestdale, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Forestdale, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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 Forestdale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forestdale, AL

Average temperature in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Forestdale, AL

Average pressure in December - Forestdale, 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
Forestdale, AL

Average wind speed in December - Forestdale, 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
Forestdale, AL

Average humidity in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Forestdale, AL

Average rainfall in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Forestdale, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forestdale, AL

Average snowfall in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forestdale, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Forestdale, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forestdale, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forestdale, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Forestdale, AL

Average UV index in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Forestdale, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Forestdale, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Forestdale, AL

Average visibility in December - Forestdale, 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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