December weather forecastEcho Hills, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Echo Hills, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

Echo Hills's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Throughout December, Echo Hills anticipates an average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Echo Hills, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Echo Hills, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Echo Hills, is 54.1°F (12.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In Echo Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Echo Hills, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Echo Hills, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

In Echo Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

On the first day of December in Echo Hills, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Echo Hills.

In Echo Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Echo Hills, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Echo Hills, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Echo Hills, 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).