December weather forecast
Minor Terrace, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Minor Terrace, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55°F (12.8°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). In the month of December, Minor Terrace experiences an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Minor Terrace, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.7 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Minor Terrace, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Minor Terrace, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month in Minor Terrace is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Minor Terrace, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Minor Terrace, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) 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 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Minor Terrace have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Minor Terrace, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Minor Terrace?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average temperature in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average pressure in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Minor Terrace, AL

Average wind speed in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average humidity in December - Minor Terrace, 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
Minor Terrace, AL

Average rainfall in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average snowfall in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Minor Terrace, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average UV index in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Minor Terrace, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Minor Terrace, AL

Average visibility in December - Minor Terrace, 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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