December weather forecast
Prairie, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Prairie, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

Prairie records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) on average during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Prairie. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Prairie, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Prairie experiences an average high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Prairie, the average relative humidity in December 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 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Prairie, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Prairie?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Prairie, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie, AL

Average temperature in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prairie, AL

Average wind speed in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Prairie, AL

Average humidity in December - Prairie, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Prairie, AL

Average rainfall in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairie, AL

Average snowfall in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prairie, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Prairie, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prairie, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Prairie, AL

Average UV index in December - Prairie, 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
Prairie, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Prairie, AL

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

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

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