December weather forecast
Guntersville, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Guntersville, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). In Guntersville, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Guntersville, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.3 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 52°F (11.1°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Guntersville, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Guntersville?

In December, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Guntersville, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Guntersville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Guntersville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Guntersville, AL

Average temperature in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Guntersville, AL

Average pressure in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Guntersville, AL

Average wind speed in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Guntersville, AL

Average humidity in December - Guntersville, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Guntersville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Guntersville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Guntersville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Guntersville, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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
Guntersville, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Guntersville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Guntersville, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Guntersville, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Guntersville, 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
Guntersville, AL

Average visibility in December - Guntersville, 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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