December weather forecast
Hinton, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Hinton, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.1°F (14.5°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Hinton notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 65.7°F (18.7°C) to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Hinton dips to a steady average of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hinton, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hinton, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Hinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 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. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hinton in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hinton, is 58.1°F (14.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated 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?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

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

When does it start to snow in Hinton?

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?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hinton have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 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 Hinton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hinton, AL

Average temperature in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average pressure in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average wind speed in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average humidity in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average rainfall in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average snowfall in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average UV index in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, AL

Average visibility in December - Hinton, 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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