December weather forecast
Summit, AL

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Summit, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52°F (11.1°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Summit, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.8 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Summit, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Summit, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.1 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

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 6:34 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Summit, Alabama, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Summit, is 52°F (11.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°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 Summit, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Summit, Alabama, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Summit, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Summit have in December?

In Summit, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Summit, AL

Average temperature in December - Summit, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Summit, AL

Average pressure in December - Summit, 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
Summit, AL

Average wind speed in December - Summit, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Summit, AL

Average humidity in December - Summit, 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
Summit, AL

Average rainfall in December - Summit, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Summit, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Summit, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Summit, AL

Average snowfall in December - Summit, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Summit, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Summit, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.8 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
Summit, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Summit, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Summit, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Summit, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Summit, AL

Average UV index in December - Summit, 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
Summit, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Summit, AL

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

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

Summit, Alabama, USA

Weather forecast for your location

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