December weather forecastHester Heights, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Hester Heights, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hester Heights, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hester Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 41.97" (1066mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hester Heights, Alabama, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Hester Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hester Heights is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hester Heights, Alabama, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hester Heights, is 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Hester Heights, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Hester Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

In Hester Heights, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hester Heights, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hester Heights, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Hester Heights, 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 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hester Heights, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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