December weather forecastGardendale, AL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Gardendale, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).Temperature
Gardendale's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). During the month of December, Gardendale experiences a steady low-temperature average of 39.7°F (4.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gardendale, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Gardendale, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Gardendale, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Gardendale, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 4.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Gardendale, AL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average UV index in December: 3
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, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Gardendale, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Gardendale, 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).
