December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hood, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). Hood experiences an average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hood, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.9 snowfall days, and 1.3" (33mm) 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 6:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hood, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°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?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hood, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hood, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hood have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
Hood, AL

Average temperature in December - Hood, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hood, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Hood, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hood, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hood, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hood, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Hood, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Hood, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Hood, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hood, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hood, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Hood, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hood, 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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