December weather forecast
Hampden, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hampden, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.9°F (14.4°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a still refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). In Hampden, the expected average low-temperature for December is a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Hampden. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Hampden are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hampden.
On the first day of December in Hampden, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Hampden, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hampden. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Hampden?

During December, Hampden experiences an average high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month in Hampden?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Hampden?

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

What is the wettest month in Hampden?

The month with the most rainfall in Hampden is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hampden in December?

In Hampden, Alabama, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Hampden?

The months with the most snowfall in Hampden, Alabama, are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Hampden?

December is the first month it typically snows in Hampden. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hampden?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hampden, Alabama.

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

The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hampden?

On the first day of December in Hampden, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hampden?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hampden have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hampden, Alabama, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hampden?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hampden?

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

Average temperature in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hampden, AL

Average pressure in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hampden, AL

Average wind speed in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hampden, AL

Average humidity in December - Hampden, 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
Hampden, AL

Average rainfall in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hampden, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hampden, AL

Average snowfall in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hampden, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Hampden, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Hampden, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hampden, AL

Average UV index in December - Hampden, 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
Hampden, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Hampden, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Hampden, AL

Average visibility in December - Hampden, 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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