December weather forecast
Fort Payne, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Fort Payne, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C) on average during December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Payne, Alabama, there are 183.7 rainfall days, and 47.01" (1194mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Fort Payne. In December, in Fort Payne, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Payne, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.3 days and aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Payne.
On the first day of December in Fort Payne, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fort Payne.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Payne. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Fort Payne?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fort Payne, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.7°F (2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Fort Payne?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Payne?

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Payne is 81%.

How much does it rain in Fort Payne in December?

In Fort Payne, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Payne?

In Fort Payne, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Payne?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Payne, Alabama.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Payne have in December?

In December, the average day length in Fort Payne, Alabama, is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fort Payne?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Payne, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Payne?

February and December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Payne have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Payne?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Payne.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Payne?

In Fort Payne, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average temperature in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average pressure in December - Fort Payne, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average wind speed in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average humidity in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.84").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.95").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
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
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average UV index in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Payne, AL

Average visibility in December - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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