December weather forecastMadison, AL
December
Weather in December
Madison, Alabama wraps up the year with the return of winter in December. The temperatures continue to drop substantially justifying the reputation of winter. Significantly in December, snowfall is witnessed with up to 0.16" (4mm) accumulation. Overcast skies and cold winds become a common phenomenon. However, December still offers plenty of sunshine, bringing a spark of warmth to the chill days of winter.Temperature
December signifies a gentle decline in Madison's average high-temperature, easing from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Madison, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January, February and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated 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 6:36 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Madison, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Madison, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, 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
Madison, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, 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
Madison, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Madison, 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
Madison, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, 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
Madison, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Madison, 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).
