December weather forecast
Gainesville, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gainesville, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.5°F (13.6°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gainesville, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gainesville are January, February, November and December. In Gainesville, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, Alabama, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.3" (33mm) 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 December in Gainesville, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gainesville in December?

In Gainesville, 56.5°F (13.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Gainesville?

December is the most humid month in Gainesville, Alabama, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gainesville?

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

How much does it rain in Gainesville in December?

In Gainesville, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Gainesville?

In December, in Gainesville, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gainesville?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gainesville, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Gainesville, Alabama, is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gainesville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gainesville, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gainesville?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Gainesville?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gainesville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gainesville is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gainesville, AL

Average temperature in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gainesville, AL

Average pressure in December - Gainesville, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, AL

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

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

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Average humidity in December
Gainesville, AL

Average humidity in December - Gainesville, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Gainesville, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainesville, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gainesville, AL

Average UV index in December - Gainesville, 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
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Gainesville, AL

Average visibility in December - Gainesville, 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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