December weather forecast
Southside, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Southside, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). Southside records a consistent low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Southside, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Southside, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Southside, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Southside, the average high-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°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 December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Southside, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Southside, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Southside is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Southside, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Southside?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Southside, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Southside, AL

Average temperature in December - Southside, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Southside, AL

Average pressure in December - Southside, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southside, AL

Average wind speed in December - Southside, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Southside, AL

Average humidity in December - Southside, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Southside, AL

Average rainfall in December - Southside, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Southside, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Southside, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southside, AL

Average snowfall in December - Southside, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southside, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Southside, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southside, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southside, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Southside, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Southside, AL

Average UV index in December - Southside, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Southside, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Southside, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Southside, AL

Average visibility in December - Southside, 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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