December weather forecastEpworth, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Epworth, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.8°F (16°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

As Epworth enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C) of November to a still comfortable 60.8°F (16°C). In the month of December, Epworth witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Epworth, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Epworth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.8 days and collects up to 38.43" (976mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Epworth, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.8 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Epworth, is 60.8°F (16°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45°F (7.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 105.8°F (41°C).

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

In Epworth, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Epworth, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

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 6min

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: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5 days).

Average UV index in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Epworth, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Epworth, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).