December weather forecast
Shottsville, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Shottsville, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Shottsville observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Shottsville's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shottsville, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.6 rainfall days, and 42.76" (1086mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Shottsville, during December, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6 snowfall days, and 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Shottsville. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature during December is 52.5°F (11.4°C) and the low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 95°F (35°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 Shottsville?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shottsville, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shottsville, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Shottsville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shottsville, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Shottsville are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 Shottsville, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shottsville, AL

Average temperature in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Shottsville, AL

Average pressure in December - Shottsville, 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
Shottsville, AL

Average wind speed in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Shottsville, AL

Average humidity in December - Shottsville, 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
Shottsville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Shottsville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shottsville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shottsville, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Shottsville, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shottsville, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shottsville, AL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Shottsville, AL

Average UV index in December - Shottsville, 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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Shottsville, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Shottsville, AL

Average visibility in December - Shottsville, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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