December weather forecastKent, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Kent, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Kent experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from 64.8°F (18.2°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Kent. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Kent, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and a low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

In Kent, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 10h and 3min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

In Kent, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kent, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Kent, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kent, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Kent, AL

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Kent, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Kent, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kent, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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
Kent, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Kent, 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: 5h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kent, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kent, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Kent, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Kent, 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).