December weather forecast
Hortons Mill, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hortons Mill, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Hortons Mill reports a consistent average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 180.2 rainfall days, and 42.24" (1073mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hortons Mill, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hortons Mill, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hortons Mill in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hortons Mill, is 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°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 Hortons Mill, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hortons Mill, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hortons Mill, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 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 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hortons Mill have in December?

In Hortons Mill, Alabama, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hortons Mill, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hortons Mill, 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 - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hortons Mill, 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 - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.29"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
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 - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hortons Mill, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hortons Mill, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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