December weather forecast
Southmont, AL

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Southmont, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average low of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in November to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Southmont, in December, experiences an average temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) at night.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 2.36" (60mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Southmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Southmont in December?

During December, Southmont experiences an average high-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and a low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Southmont, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Southmont?

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 2.36" (60mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Southmont, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Southmont have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Southmont, Alabama, is 5.1h.

When is 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Southmont, AL

Average temperature in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°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 (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Southmont, AL

Average pressure in December - Southmont, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southmont, AL

Average wind speed in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and December (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Southmont, AL

Average humidity in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Southmont, AL

Average rainfall in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Southmont, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southmont, AL

Average snowfall in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southmont, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southmont, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southmont, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Southmont, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Southmont, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Southmont, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Southmont, AL

Average visibility in December - Southmont, 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).

Southmont, Alabama, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location