December weather forecast
Montgomery, AL

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Weather in December

December finally brings winter to Montgomery, completing the annual weather cycle. Temperatures drop further, painting a clear contrast with the warmth that defined the city a few months ago. Interestingly, despite being the beginning of winter, it sees a slight increase in rainfall, amounting to 2.36" (60mm). While snowfall is a rare occurrence, the city may see trace amounts during this month. All in all, with the advent of colder temperatures and increased rainfall, December concludes the year by ushering in the winter wonderland that Montgomery transforms into during this month.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Montgomery experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in November to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). Montgomery throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Montgomery, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Montgomery, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Montgomery.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in Montgomery, the average high-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Montgomery, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Montgomery, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 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 December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Montgomery is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°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 (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Montgomery, AL

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Montgomery, AL

Average wind speed in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and December (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Montgomery, AL

Average humidity in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montgomery, AL

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montgomery, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montgomery, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montgomery, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Montgomery, AL

Average UV index in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Montgomery, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Montgomery, AL

Average visibility in December - Montgomery, 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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