December weather forecast
Princeton, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Princeton, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.9°F (10.5°C) and min 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Princeton, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 42.36" (1076mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Princeton, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.8 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:34 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Princeton, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Princeton are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in Princeton, the average high-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°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?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Princeton, Alabama, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Princeton, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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 Princeton have in December?

In Princeton, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Princeton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Princeton, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°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 (32.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Princeton, AL

Average pressure in December - Princeton, 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
Princeton, AL

Average wind speed in December - Princeton, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Princeton, AL

Average humidity in December - Princeton, 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
Princeton, AL

Average rainfall in December - Princeton, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Princeton, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Princeton, AL

Average snowfall in December - Princeton, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Princeton, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Princeton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Princeton, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Princeton, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Princeton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Princeton, AL

Average UV index in December - Princeton, 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
Princeton, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Princeton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Princeton, AL

Average visibility in December - Princeton, 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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