December weather forecast
Salem, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Salem, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.9°F (5.5°C) and max 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 4.06" (103mm) of rainfall.

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. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Salem, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Salem, records 57°F (13.9°C), while the low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Salem?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Salem, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

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 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Salem, the average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salem, AL

Average temperature in December - Salem, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Salem, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salem, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Salem, AL

Average humidity in December - Salem, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Salem, AL

Average rainfall in December - Salem, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Salem, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Salem, 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 (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salem, AL

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Salem, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salem, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salem, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Salem, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Salem, AL

Average UV index in December - Salem, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Salem, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Salem, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Salem, AL

Average visibility in December - Salem, 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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