December weather forecast
Gainestown, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gainestown, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

Gainestown's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a still refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Gainestown, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Gainestown, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 35.63" (905mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March 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. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gainestown, is 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the most humid month in Gainestown?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Gainestown in December?

In Gainestown, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) 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?

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?

In December, the average day length in Gainestown is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gainestown, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gainestown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gainestown, AL

Average temperature in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
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 - Gainestown, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gainestown, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainestown, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.4 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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 - Gainestown, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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