December weather forecast
Cottondale, AL

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Cottondale, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

In Cottondale, the average high-temperature in December marginally drops from a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C) in November to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). In Cottondale, the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cottondale, during 13.5 rainfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottondale, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cottondale are January through March, November and December. In December, in Cottondale, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cottondale, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Cottondale, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Cottondale. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Cottondale?

In December, in Cottondale, Alabama, the average high-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C), and the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Cottondale?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Cottondale?

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

How much does it rain in Cottondale in December?

In December, in Cottondale, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cottondale in December?

In December, in Cottondale, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cottondale?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cottondale have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cottondale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottondale, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cottondale?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Cottondale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Cottondale, Alabama, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cottondale?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cottondale?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cottondale, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cottondale, AL

Average temperature in December - Cottondale, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cottondale, AL

Average pressure in December - Cottondale, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cottondale, AL

Average wind speed in December - Cottondale, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cottondale, AL

Average humidity in December - Cottondale, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cottondale, AL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cottondale, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Cottondale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall in December - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cottondale, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 19min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cottondale, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Cottondale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cottondale, AL

Average UV index in December - Cottondale, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cottondale, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Cottondale, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Cottondale, AL

Average visibility in December - Cottondale, 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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