December weather forecast
Maple Forks, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Maple Forks, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Maple Forks throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

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 13.6 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Maple Forks, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Maple Forks, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Maple Forks, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Maple Forks, is 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Maple Forks, Alabama, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Maple Forks, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Maple Forks is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average temperature in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°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 (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average pressure in December - Maple Forks, 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
Maple Forks, AL

Average wind speed in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average humidity in December - Maple Forks, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average rainfall in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average snowfall in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Maple Forks, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maple Forks, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average UV index in December - Maple Forks, 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
Maple Forks, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Maple Forks, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Maple Forks, AL

Average visibility in December - Maple Forks, 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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