December weather forecast
Powell, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Powell, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). An average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) is expected in Powell during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are February and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Powell, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.7 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Powell, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Powell are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°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 months with the most rainfall are February and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Powell, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Powell, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Powell have in December?

In Powell, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Powell have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Powell are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Powell, AL

Average temperature in December - Powell, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Powell, AL

Average pressure in December - Powell, 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
Powell, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Powell, AL

Average humidity in December - Powell, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Powell, AL

Average rainfall in December - Powell, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.49"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.64").

Average rainfall days in December
Powell, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Powell, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Powell, AL

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Powell, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Powell, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Powell, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powell, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Powell, AL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Powell, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Powell, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Powell, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Powell, AL

Average visibility in December - Powell, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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