December weather forecast
Helena, AL

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Weather in December

December sees the full arrival of winter in Helena, with temperatures dropping even further to 55°F (12.8°C). This month, the city experiences the shortest days of the year, compounding the typical winter chill. It's also the period when snowfalls are more likely than any other time in the year. The weather in December requires residents to bundle up and brace for the impending cold nights. Consequently, Helena's weather in December encapsulates the quintessential winter scene in Alabama.

Temperature

Helena experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month in Helena, Alabama.

Rainfall

In Helena, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Helena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.2 days and collects up to 40.08" (1018mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Helena, Alabama, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Helena, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Helena is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Helena, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Helena in December?

In Helena, in December, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Helena?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month in Helena.

What is the average humidity in December in Helena?

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

How much does it rain in Helena in December?

In December, in Helena, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Helena?

In Helena, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Helena?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Helena, Alabama, is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Helena?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Helena?

The months with the least sunshine in Helena are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Helena?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Helena?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Helena?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Helena is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Helena, AL

Average temperature in December - Helena, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in December
Helena, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Helena, AL

Average wind speed in December - Helena, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Helena, AL

Average humidity in December - Helena, 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
Helena, AL

Average rainfall in December - Helena, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in December
Helena, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Helena, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Helena, AL

Average snowfall in December - Helena, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Helena, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Helena, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Helena, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Helena, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Helena, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Helena, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Helena, AL

Average UV index in December - Helena, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is August (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
Helena, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Helena, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Helena, AL

Average visibility in December - Helena, 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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