December weather forecastMount Polk, AL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Mount Polk, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low of 39°F (3.9°C).Temperature
The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). Throughout December, Mount Polk witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month in Mount Polk.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) 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 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Mount Polk, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mount Polk, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 54°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°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 (34.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Mount Polk, 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
Mount Polk, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Mount Polk, 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
Mount Polk, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Mount Polk, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mount Polk, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mount Polk, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Mount Polk, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mount Polk, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mount Polk, AL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Mount Polk, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Mount Polk, 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).
