December weather forecast
Phenix City, AL

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Weather in December

December marks the onset of winter in Phenix City, with temperatures declining significantly from that of November. Bundling up becomes essential as the cold weather descends upon the city. The shorter daylight hours alongside lower sunshine further accentuates the wintry feel. The possibility of snowfall, although slight, adds to the wintery charm of the season. A high precipitation rate of 3.03in characterizes the winter month, indicating an increase from the preceding months.

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Phenix City, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Phenix City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.9 days and collects up to 26.81" (681mm) 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 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Phenix City, Alabama, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Phenix City, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Phenix City, in December, the average high-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Phenix City, Alabama, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 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.

How many hours of daylight does Phenix City have 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 6:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with 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 Phenix City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Phenix City, AL

Average temperature in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Phenix City, AL

Average pressure in December - Phenix City, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Phenix City, AL

Average wind speed in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
Phenix City, AL

Average humidity in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Phenix City, AL

Average rainfall in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Phenix City, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Phenix City, AL

Average snowfall in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Phenix City, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Phenix City, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Phenix City, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Phenix City, AL

Average UV index in December - Phenix City, 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
Phenix City, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Phenix City, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Phenix City, AL

Average visibility in December - Phenix City, 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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