December weather forecastLouisville, AL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Louisville, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

Louisville's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). Throughout the month of December, Louisville observes an average nighttime temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Louisville, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Louisville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.5 days and collects up to 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Louisville, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

Louisville in December has an average high-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In Louisville, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Louisville, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April through December are months without snowfall.

In Louisville, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In Louisville, the average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

In Louisville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Louisville, 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
Louisville, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Louisville, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Louisville, 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
Louisville, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Louisville, 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).