December weather forecast
Montgomery, AL

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Weather in December

December finally brings winter to Montgomery, completing the annual weather cycle. Temperatures drop further, painting a clear contrast with the warmth that defined the city a few months ago. Interestingly, despite being the beginning of winter, it sees a slight increase in rainfall, amounting to 2.36" (60mm). While snowfall is a rare occurrence, the city may see trace amounts during this month. All in all, with the advent of colder temperatures and increased rainfall, December concludes the year by ushering in the winter wonderland that Montgomery transforms into during this month.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Montgomery slightly decreases in December, shifting from a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C) in November to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Throughout December nights, Montgomery registers an average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Montgomery, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Montgomery is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Montgomery, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Montgomery in December?

In Montgomery, in December, the average high-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Montgomery?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Montgomery?

In Montgomery, Alabama, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Montgomery?

The months with the most rainfall in Montgomery, Alabama, are August and December, with an average 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Montgomery?

In Montgomery, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Montgomery?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Montgomery?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Montgomery?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Montgomery?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Montgomery, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Montgomery?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Montgomery have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Montgomery?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Montgomery?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Montgomery, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Montgomery, AL

Average temperature in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°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 (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Montgomery, AL

Average pressure in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Montgomery, AL

Average wind speed in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and December (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Montgomery, AL

Average humidity in December - Montgomery, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Montgomery, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Montgomery, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Montgomery, 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 daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montgomery, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Montgomery, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Montgomery, AL

Average UV index in December - Montgomery, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Montgomery, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Montgomery, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Montgomery, AL

Average visibility in December - Montgomery, 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).

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