December weather forecast
Jefferson, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Jefferson, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.6°F (14.2°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). Jefferson's temperature drops to an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Jefferson are April and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Jefferson, Alabama, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are April and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Jefferson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jefferson, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jefferson, AL

Average temperature in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Jefferson, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jefferson, AL

Average wind speed in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Jefferson, AL

Average humidity in December - Jefferson, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Jefferson, AL

Average rainfall in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Jefferson, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jefferson, AL

Average snowfall in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jefferson, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Jefferson, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jefferson, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jefferson, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Jefferson, AL

Average UV index in December - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Jefferson, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Jefferson, AL

Average visibility in December - Jefferson, 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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