December weather forecastCottondale, AL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Cottondale, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 41°F (5°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C) to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). Cottondale's average low-temperature is measured at a wintry 41°F (5°C) during December.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Cottondale, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Cottondale, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.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, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 18min).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
