December weather forecastGood Hope, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Good Hope, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.7°F (11.5°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Good Hope, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Good Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Good Hope, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

In Good Hope, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Good Hope, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Good Hope, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Good Hope, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Good Hope, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Good Hope, 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).