December weather forecast
Gainesville, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gainesville, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gainesville, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.2 days and collects up to 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gainesville, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Gainesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Gainesville?

Gainesville in December has an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gainesville in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in December?

In Gainesville, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gainesville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gainesville, AL

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

Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, AL

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

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

Average humidity in December
Gainesville, AL

Average humidity in December - Gainesville, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Gainesville, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainesville, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gainesville, AL

Average UV index in December - Gainesville, 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
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Gainesville, AL

Average visibility in December - Gainesville, 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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