December weather forecastHomewood, AL
December
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
The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) from November's enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 40.5°F (4.7°C) at night.Humidity
December is the most humid month, 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 are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Homewood. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Homewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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.
Sunshine
In Homewood, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
