December weather forecast
Gap of the Mountain, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gap of the Mountain, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Gap of the Mountain records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). In December, Gap of the Mountain records an average nighttime temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gap of the Mountain, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gap of the Mountain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.1 days and collects up to 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gap of the Mountain, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gap of the Mountain, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gap of the Mountain, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Gap of the Mountain, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Gap of the Mountain, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

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

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gap of the Mountain, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Gap of the Mountain, 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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