December weather forecast
Muscle Shoals, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Muscle Shoals's temperature drops to an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Muscle Shoals, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Muscle Shoals in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Muscle Shoals, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Muscle Shoals, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is 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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Muscle Shoals?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Muscle Shoals have in December?

In Muscle Shoals, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Muscle Shoals, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average temperature in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average pressure in December - Muscle Shoals, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average wind speed in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average humidity in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average rainfall in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average snowfall in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average UV index in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average visibility in December - Muscle Shoals, 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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