December weather forecast
McKinley, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in McKinley, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

A subtle shift in McKinley's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). McKinley experiences an average low-temperature reading of 42.6°F (5.9°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McKinley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 23.7" (602mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:55 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 in McKinley. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in McKinley, records 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 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?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in McKinley?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in McKinley, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does McKinley have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in McKinley is 4.8h.

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 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McKinley, AL

Average temperature in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°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 (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
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Average wind speed in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - McKinley, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McKinley, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - McKinley, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - McKinley, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - McKinley, 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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