December weather forecast
Highland Home, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Highland Home, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average high of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a still refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). An average temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Highland Home, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.6 rainfall days, and 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1 snowfall days, and 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Highland Home?

In Highland Home, in December, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Highland Home?

In Highland Home, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Highland Home, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Home have in December?

In Highland Home, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Highland Home, AL

Average temperature in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Highland Home, AL

Average pressure in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Highland Home, AL

Average wind speed in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Highland Home, AL

Average humidity in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Highland Home, AL

Average rainfall in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Highland Home, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Highland Home, AL

Average snowfall in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Highland Home, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Highland Home, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland Home, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highland Home, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Highland Home, AL

Average UV index in December - Highland Home, 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
Highland Home, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Highland Home, AL

Average visibility in December - Highland Home, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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