December weather forecastHopper, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hopper, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.8°F (3.8°C) and max 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Hopper's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Hopper. In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hopper, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 53.6°F (12°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

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

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

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

In Hopper, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Hopper are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°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 (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopper, 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
Hopper, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Hopper, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hopper, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hopper, 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).