December weather forecastMcCalla, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in McCalla, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). In December, the average low-temperature in McCalla records at a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In McCalla, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In McCalla, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in McCalla, the average high-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

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

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

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In McCalla, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In McCalla, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McCalla, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
McCalla, 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
McCalla, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

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
McCalla, 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
McCalla, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
McCalla, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
McCalla, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McCalla, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
McCalla, 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 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
McCalla, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
McCalla, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
McCalla, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
McCalla, 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).