December weather forecast
Fairfield, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairfield, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Fairfield's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Fairfield is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, in Fairfield, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairfield, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairfield, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfield in December?

In Fairfield, 54.9°F (12.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairfield?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Fairfield?

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

What is the rainiest month in Fairfield?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, Alabama, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfield?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairfield, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Fairfield?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fairfield?

The month with the lowest UV index in Fairfield is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fairfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fairfield, Alabama, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield, AL

Average temperature in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairfield, AL

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

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

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Average wind speed in December
Fairfield, AL

Average wind speed in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairfield, AL

Average humidity in December - Fairfield, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, AL

Average rainfall in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, AL

Average snowfall in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfield, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairfield, AL

Average UV index in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfield, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Fairfield, AL

Average visibility in December - Fairfield, 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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