December weather forecastClanton, AL
December
Weather in December
December in Clanton, Alabama exhibits a wintry climate, marked by lower temperatures and higher humidity. The average daily temperature oscillates between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C). These weather conditions bring forth a calm and chill feeling reminiscent of winter landscapes. The shorter days and chilly nights create a quiet, peaceful ambiance typical of the holiday season. As December ends, it leaves a trail of colder temperatures, catapulting Clanton into another year of weather cycles.Temperature
December ushers in a minor alteration in Clanton's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout December, Clanton witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Clanton, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.1 rainfall days, and 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Clanton, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.2°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 (37°F).
Average pressure in December
Clanton, 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
Clanton, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Clanton, 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
Clanton, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Clanton, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Clanton, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Clanton, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Clanton, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Clanton, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Clanton, AL
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Clanton, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Clanton, 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).





