December weather forecast
Gap of the Mountain, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Gap of the Mountain, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). In Gap of the Mountain, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gap of the Mountain, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gap of the Mountain, there are 171.1 rainfall days, and 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Gap of the Mountain, Alabama, is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gap of the Mountain is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Gap of the Mountain?

During December, Gap of the Mountain experiences an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Gap of the Mountain?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Gap of the Mountain?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Gap of the Mountain in December?

In Gap of the Mountain, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Gap of the Mountain?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Gap of the Mountain. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Gap of the Mountain?

In Gap of the Mountain, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gap of the Mountain?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gap of the Mountain.

How many hours of daylight does Gap of the Mountain have in December?

In Gap of the Mountain, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gap of the Mountain?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gap of the Mountain, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gap of the Mountain?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gap of the Mountain, Alabama, is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gap of the Mountain?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gap of the Mountain?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average temperature in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average pressure in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Gap of the Mountain, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average rainfall in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average snowfall in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.51").
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
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gap of the Mountain, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average UV index in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Gap of the Mountain, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Gap of the Mountain, AL

Average visibility in December - Gap of the Mountain, 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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