December weather forecast
Homewood, AL

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Weather in December

December carries with it the onset of winter in Homewood, Alabama. The chill becomes pronounced, with temperatures going as low as 40.5°F (4.7°C). The short daylight hours suggest the arrival of the winter solstice. Cold days dominate with an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C). As the city embraces a festive mood, occasional snowfall, the year's only, might cover Homewood in a white blanket, ushering in the true holiday spirit.

Temperature

December in Homewood witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). Homewood experiences a mean low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Homewood, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Homewood are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Homewood, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Homewood 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 Homewood, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Homewood is 4.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Homewood in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Homewood, records 54.9°F (12.7°C), while the low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Homewood?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Homewood?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Homewood?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Homewood?

December is the first month it typically snows in Homewood, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Homewood?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Homewood?

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 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Homewood?

The average sunshine duration in December in Homewood is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Homewood?

In Homewood, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Homewood, AL

Average temperature in December - Homewood, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

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

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Average pressure in December
Homewood, AL

Average pressure in December - Homewood, 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
Homewood, AL

Average wind speed in December - Homewood, 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 (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Homewood, AL

Average humidity in December - Homewood, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Homewood, AL

Average rainfall in December - Homewood, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Homewood, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Homewood, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Homewood, AL

Average snowfall in December - Homewood, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Homewood, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Homewood, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Homewood, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Homewood, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Homewood, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Homewood, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Homewood, AL

Average UV index in December - Homewood, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Homewood, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Homewood, AL

Average visibility in December - Homewood, 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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