December weather forecastHarpers Store, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Harpers Store, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

A mild drop in Harpers Store's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). During December, Harpers Store records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Harpers Store, Alabama, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Harpers Store, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.1 days and collects up to 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Harpers Store are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Harpers Store, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Harpers Store, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Harpers Store, 60.1°F (15.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

In Harpers Store, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Harpers Store, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Harpers Store is 10h and 8min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 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
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

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: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Harpers Store, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Harpers Store, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).