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 an average temperature ranging between max 62.4°F (16.9°C) and min 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cottonwood, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cottonwood, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Cottonwood.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cottonwood 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 in Cottonwood is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Cottonwood. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Cottonwood?

During December, Cottonwood experiences an average high-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month in Cottonwood?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Cottonwood?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Cottonwood 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 in Cottonwood?

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

Does it snow in Cottonwood in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Cottonwood?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cottonwood?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cottonwood?

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 in Cottonwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cottonwood is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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Average pressure in December
Cottonwood, AL

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cottonwood, AL

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).

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Average humidity in December
Cottonwood, AL

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cottonwood, AL

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cottonwood, AL

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Cottonwood, AL

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cottonwood, AL

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).

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

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cottonwood, AL

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).

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Average UV index in December
Cottonwood, AL

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cottonwood, AL

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).

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Average visibility in December
Cottonwood, AL

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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