December weather forecast
West Blocton, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in West Blocton, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's 63°F (17.2°C) to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In West Blocton, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in West Blocton, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for West Blocton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in West Blocton, records 55.6°F (13.1°C), while the low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In West Blocton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Blocton, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In West Blocton, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Blocton, AL

Average temperature in December - West Blocton, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in December
West Blocton, AL

Average pressure in December - West Blocton, 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
West Blocton, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
West Blocton, AL

Average humidity in December - West Blocton, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West Blocton, AL

Average rainfall in December - West Blocton, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
West Blocton, AL

Average rainfall days in December - West Blocton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Blocton, AL

Average snowfall in December - West Blocton, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Blocton, AL

Average snowfall days in December - West Blocton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
West Blocton, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Blocton, AL

Average sunshine days in December - West Blocton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
West Blocton, AL

Average UV index in December - West Blocton, 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
West Blocton, AL

Average cloud cover in December - West Blocton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
West Blocton, AL

Average visibility in December - West Blocton, 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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