December weather forecast
Hampden, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Hampden, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 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. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hampden in December?

During December, Hampden experiences an average high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hampden, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Hampden?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hampden?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hampden have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

In Hampden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate 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
Hampden, AL

Average temperature in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°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 (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hampden, AL

Average pressure in December - Hampden, 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
Hampden, AL

Average wind speed in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hampden, AL

Average humidity in December - Hampden, 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
Hampden, AL

Average rainfall in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Hampden, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hampden, AL

Average snowfall in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hampden, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Hampden, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hampden, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hampden, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hampden, AL

Average UV index in December - Hampden, 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
Hampden, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hampden, AL

Average visibility in December - Hampden, 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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