December weather forecast
Cottonwood, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Cottonwood, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Cottonwood's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). In Cottonwood, an average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Cottonwood.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.9 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cottonwood, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month?

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cottonwood, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Cottonwood, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cottonwood, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, the average day length in December is 10h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cottonwood, AL

Average temperature in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottonwood, 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 month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Cottonwood, 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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