December weather forecast
Alabama, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Alabama, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.2°F (1.8°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). During December, Alabama's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Alabama, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Alabama, it is snowing for 17.2 days. Throughout December, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.1 snowfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Alabama, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alabama are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Alabama, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Alabama, during December, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Alabama have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Alabama?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alabama, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Alabama, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Alabama, NY

Average temperature in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Alabama, NY

Average pressure in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alabama, NY

Average wind speed in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Alabama, NY

Average humidity in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Alabama, NY

Average rainfall in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Alabama, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alabama, NY

Average snowfall in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alabama, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alabama, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alabama, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Alabama, NY

Average UV index in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Alabama, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Alabama, NY

Average visibility in December - Alabama, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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