December weather forecast
Hopeful, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Hopeful, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hopeful, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hopeful, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.6 days and collects up to 37.52" (953mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Hopeful. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Hopeful, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hopeful, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hopeful, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hopeful have in December?

In Hopeful, Alabama, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hopeful have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hopeful, AL

Average temperature in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°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 (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°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 (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopeful, AL

Average pressure in December - Hopeful, 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
Hopeful, AL

Average wind speed in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopeful, AL

Average humidity in December - Hopeful, 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
Hopeful, AL

Average rainfall in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Hopeful, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopeful, AL

Average snowfall in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopeful, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Hopeful, AL

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hopeful, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopeful, AL

Average UV index in December - Hopeful, 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
Hopeful, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Hopeful, 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 October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hopeful, AL

Average visibility in December - Hopeful, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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