December weather forecast
High Shoals, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in High Shoals, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

As High Shoals enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C) of November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Throughout the month of December, High Shoals sees a steady low-temperature average of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In High Shoals, in December, during 14 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In High Shoals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.7 days and collects up to 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In High Shoals, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.5 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) 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 6:27 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in High Shoals are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for High Shoals in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in High Shoals are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In High Shoals, during December, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does High Shoals have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does High Shoals have in December?

In High Shoals, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

Average pressure in December
High Shoals, AL

Average pressure in December - High Shoals, 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
High Shoals, AL

Average wind speed in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
High Shoals, AL

Average humidity in December - High Shoals, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
High Shoals, AL

Average rainfall in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
High Shoals, AL

Average rainfall days in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
High Shoals, AL

Average snowfall in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
High Shoals, AL

Average snowfall days in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
High Shoals, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - High Shoals, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
High Shoals, AL

Average sunshine days in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
High Shoals, AL

Average UV index in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
High Shoals, AL

Average cloud cover in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
High Shoals, AL

Average visibility in December - High Shoals, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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