December weather forecastGainesville, AL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gainesville, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Gainesville, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gainesville, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.2 days and collects up to 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gainesville, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Gainesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, 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
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
