December weather forecast
Vernon, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Vernon, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Vernon's average high-temperature, easing from a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). In Vernon, an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Vernon, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.6 days and collects up to 41.93" (1065mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Vernon, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.6 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February 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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Vernon, records 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Vernon?

In Vernon, Alabama, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Vernon, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Vernon, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Vernon have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Vernon 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, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Vernon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Vernon, AL

Average temperature in December - Vernon, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Vernon, AL

Average pressure in December - Vernon, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Vernon, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Vernon, AL

Average humidity in December - Vernon, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Vernon, AL

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Vernon, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Vernon, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vernon, AL

Average snowfall in December - Vernon, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vernon, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Vernon, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vernon, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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
Vernon, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Vernon, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Vernon, AL

Average UV index in December - Vernon, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Vernon, AL

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

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

Average visibility in December
Vernon, AL

Average visibility in December - Vernon, 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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