December weather forecast
Octagon, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Octagon, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Octagon is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Octagon, in December, the average high-temperature is 57.9°F (14.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°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 December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Octagon, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Octagon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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 Octagon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Octagon, AL

Average temperature in December - Octagon, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°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 (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Octagon, AL

Average pressure in December - Octagon, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Octagon, AL

Average wind speed in December - Octagon, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Octagon, AL

Average humidity in December - Octagon, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Octagon, AL

Average rainfall in December - Octagon, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Octagon, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Octagon, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Octagon, AL

Average snowfall in December - Octagon, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Octagon, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Octagon, 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
Octagon, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Octagon, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Octagon, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Octagon, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Octagon, AL

Average UV index in December - Octagon, 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
Octagon, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Octagon, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Octagon, AL

Average visibility in December - Octagon, 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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