December weather forecastFairfield, AL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Fairfield, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C).Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Fairfield witnesses an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fairfield, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
