December weather forecast
Needham, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Needham, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C) to a still refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C). The average temperature in Needham drops to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Needham, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Needham, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 19.33" (491mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Needham, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Needham, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Needham, Alabama, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Needham. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Needham?

In Needham, 58.1°F (14.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Needham?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Needham?

In Needham, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Needham in December?

In December, in Needham, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Needham?

December is the first month it typically snows in Needham, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Needham?

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 Needham?

The average day length in December in Needham is 10h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Needham?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Needham, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Needham?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Needham.

How long on average sun shines in December in Needham?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Needham is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Needham?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Needham?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Needham, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Needham, AL

Average temperature in December - Needham, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Needham, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Needham, AL

Average wind speed in December - Needham, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Needham, AL

Average humidity in December - Needham, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Needham, AL

Average rainfall in December - Needham, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Needham, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Needham, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Needham, AL

Average snowfall in December - Needham, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
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
Needham, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Needham, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
Needham, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Needham, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Needham, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Needham, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Needham, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Needham, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Needham, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Needham, AL

Average visibility in December - Needham, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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