December weather forecast
Gilbertown, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilbertown, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C) to a still refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C). Gilbertown records an average nighttime low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gilbertown, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gilbertown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 19.33" (491mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gilbertown, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) 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 6:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gilbertown. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gilbertown, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Gilbertown have in December?

In Gilbertown, the average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months 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 in Gilbertown?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average temperature in December - Gilbertown, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average pressure in December - Gilbertown, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average wind speed in December - Gilbertown, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average humidity in December - Gilbertown, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average rainfall in December - Gilbertown, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Gilbertown, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average snowfall in December - Gilbertown, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

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
Gilbertown, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Gilbertown, 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
Gilbertown, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilbertown, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Gilbertown, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilbertown, AL

Average UV index in December - Gilbertown, 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
Gilbertown, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Gilbertown, AL

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

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

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