December weather forecast
Kalem, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kalem, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in November to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Kalem sees a steady low-temperature average of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.1 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Kalem, 60.1°F (15.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kalem, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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 Kalem?

In December, the average day length in Kalem is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kalem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Kalem, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Kalem, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kalem, AL

Average temperature in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Kalem, AL

Average pressure in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kalem, AL

Average wind speed in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Kalem, AL

Average humidity in December - Kalem, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kalem, AL

Average rainfall in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Kalem, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kalem, AL

Average snowfall in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kalem, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 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
Kalem, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kalem, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kalem, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Kalem, AL

Average UV index in December - Kalem, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Kalem, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Kalem, AL

Average visibility in December - Kalem, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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