December weather forecast
Gainestown, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gainestown, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Gainestown experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Gainestown, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gainestown, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gainestown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 35.63" (905mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Gainestown. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gainestown is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gainestown are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gainestown in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gainestown, Alabama, are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the most humid month in Gainestown?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Gainestown?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Gainestown in December?

In Gainestown, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Gainestown?

December is the first month it typically snows in Gainestown, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gainestown?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In Gainestown, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gainestown?

On the first day of December in Gainestown, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gainestown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gainestown, Alabama, is 5.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gainestown?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gainestown is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gainestown, AL

Average temperature in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gainestown, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gainestown, AL

Average wind speed in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gainestown, AL

Average humidity in December - Gainestown, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gainestown, AL

Average rainfall in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gainestown, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 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 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gainestown, AL

Average snowfall in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gainestown, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gainestown, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Gainestown, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gainestown, AL

Average UV index in December - Gainestown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gainestown, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Gainestown, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Gainestown, AL

Average visibility in December - Gainestown, 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).

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