December weather forecast
Piedmont, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Piedmont, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). In Piedmont, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Piedmont, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155 rainfall days, and 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Piedmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Piedmont in December?

In Piedmont, 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°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 Piedmont, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Piedmont?

In Piedmont, Alabama, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Piedmont have in December?

In Piedmont, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Piedmont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Piedmont, AL

Average temperature in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Piedmont, AL

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

Average wind speed in December
Piedmont, AL

Average wind speed in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Piedmont, AL

Average humidity in December - Piedmont, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Piedmont, AL

Average rainfall in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Piedmont, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Piedmont, AL

Average snowfall in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Piedmont, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Piedmont, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Piedmont, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Piedmont, AL

Average UV index in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Piedmont, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Piedmont, AL

Average visibility in December - Piedmont, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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