December weather forecast
Muscle Shoals, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) in November to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Muscle Shoals usually reports an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Muscle Shoals are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Muscle Shoals, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Muscle Shoals, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Muscle Shoals in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Muscle Shoals, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Muscle Shoals?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Muscle Shoals?

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

How much does it rain in Muscle Shoals in December?

In Muscle Shoals, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Muscle Shoals in December?

In Muscle Shoals, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Muscle Shoals?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Muscle Shoals?

In December, the average day length in Muscle Shoals is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Muscle Shoals?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Muscle Shoals?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Muscle Shoals have in December?

In Muscle Shoals, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Muscle Shoals?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Muscle Shoals, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Muscle Shoals?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average temperature in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average pressure in December - Muscle Shoals, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average wind speed in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average humidity in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average rainfall in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average snowfall in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average UV index in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average visibility in December - Muscle Shoals, 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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