December weather forecast
Northport, AL

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Weather in December

December marks the start of winter in Northport, with temperature ranging between 41°F (5°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C). The cold weather is marked by a rise in cloud coverage and the highest relative humidity of 80%. Seasonal fall of pressure to 30.14" (766mm) signals the onset of this final month of the year. The short days and early nights combined with the cold make for typical winter weather. December brings not just the warmth of the holiday season but also the cold bite of winter, as it readies itself for the new year.

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a cold 41°F (5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Northport, during December, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation. In Northport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 40.94" (1040mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Northport, Alabama.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

Northport in December has an average high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 41°F (5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Northport, Alabama, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Northport. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Northport, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Northport have in December?

In Northport, the average day length in December is 10h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Northport, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Northport, AL

Average temperature in December - Northport, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Northport, AL

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

Average wind speed in December
Northport, AL

Average wind speed in December - Northport, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Northport, AL

Average humidity in December - Northport, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Northport, AL

Average rainfall in December - Northport, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Northport, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Northport, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Northport, AL

Average snowfall in December - Northport, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Northport, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Northport, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Northport, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northport, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Northport, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Northport, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Northport, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Northport, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Northport, 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 September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Northport, AL

Average visibility in December - Northport, 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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