December weather forecast
Shortleaf, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shortleaf, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.6°F (14.2°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

Shortleaf experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C). Shortleaf's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shortleaf are January, February, November and December. In Shortleaf, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Shortleaf, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shortleaf is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Shortleaf, 57.6°F (14.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°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 Shortleaf?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shortleaf, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Shortleaf have in December?

In Shortleaf, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shortleaf?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shortleaf have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average temperature in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"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 - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average humidity in December - Shortleaf, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average rainfall in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average snowfall in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Shortleaf, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average UV index in December - Shortleaf, 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
Shortleaf, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average visibility in December - Shortleaf, 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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