December weather forecast
Pelham, AL

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Weather in December

December marks the onset of winter in Pelham, Alabama, with temperatures dropping down to a low of 40.5°F (4.7°C). As the chill of winter intensifies from November, the temperature dips and the number of daylight hours decreases. Displaying a typical December scene, the frosty mornings, along with a bit of night snowfall, drape the city of Pelham in a winter glow. However, despite the cold, December continues its charm, carrying the celebratory spirit ushered in by the winter holidays.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). In Pelham, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pelham, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.2 rainfall days, and 40.08" (1018mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Pelham, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pelham is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pelham, is 55°F (12.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.5°F (4.7°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 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pelham, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pelham, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pelham?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Pelham?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pelham have in December?

In Pelham, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pelham, AL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Pelham, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pelham, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Pelham, AL

Average humidity in December - Pelham, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Pelham, AL

Average rainfall in December - Pelham, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Pelham, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Pelham, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pelham, AL

Average snowfall in December - Pelham, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pelham, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Pelham, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Pelham, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pelham, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pelham, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Pelham, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pelham, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pelham, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pelham, AL

Average visibility in December - Pelham, 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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