December weather forecast
Shawnee, AL

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

As Shawnee enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) of November to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). Nighttime temperatures in Shawnee hover around an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. 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 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 43°F (6.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity 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 Shawnee in December?

In Shawnee, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) 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?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Shawnee, the average day length in December is 10h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shawnee have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Shawnee?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shawnee, AL

Average temperature in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average pressure in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average humidity in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average rainfall in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average rainfall days in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average snowfall in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average snowfall days in December - Shawnee, 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
Shawnee, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average UV index in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Shawnee, 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
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Average visibility in December - Shawnee, 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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