December weather forecast
Red Bay, AL

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Weather in December

The final surge of the year, December endorses a significant drop in temperatures in Red Bay, Alabama. They teeter between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C) as the city ushers in the winter season. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the year’s end with the city landscapes characterized by leafless trees against bright winter skies. Though the daylight halves to nearly 10 hours compared to June, the average of 4.7 sunshine hours in the short December days boosts the ambiance of the city's festive decorations. Meanwhile, the first snowflakes begin to fall, dusting the city with an average of 0.35" (9mm) of snowfall.

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Red Bay usually reports an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Red Bay, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Red Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.7 days and collects up to 40.24" (1022mm) 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 Red Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.8 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is 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 rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Red Bay, 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°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 December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Red Bay, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Red Bay, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Red Bay is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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 reading in December in Red Bay?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Bay, AL

Average temperature in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Red Bay, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Red Bay, AL

Average wind speed in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Red Bay, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Red Bay, AL

Average rainfall in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Red Bay, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Red Bay, AL

Average snowfall in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

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

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Red Bay, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Bay, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Red Bay, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Red Bay, AL

Average UV index in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Red Bay, AL

Average visibility in December - Red Bay, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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