Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As Orange Beach, Alabama, welcomes December, the average high-temperature is noted at an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Orange Beach experiences a mean low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) during December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Orange Beach, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 0.4 snowfall days.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C).Note: Swimming in water that is 64.9°F (18.3°C) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Orange Beach, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in December leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the ocean temperature in December?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 63°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 52°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (78.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and May (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average sea temperature in December: 64.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (60.4°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Orange Beach, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Orange Beach, 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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