December weather forecast
Old Salem, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Old Salem, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in November to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). In the month of December, Old Salem records a consistent average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Old Salem, Alabama, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Old Salem, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Old Salem, there are 174.1 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Old Salem. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Old Salem.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Old Salem, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Old Salem, Alabama, is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Old Salem in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Old Salem, records 60.1°F (15.6°C), while the low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Old Salem?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Old Salem?

The average relative humidity in December in Old Salem is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Old Salem?

In Old Salem, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Old Salem?

December is the first month it typically snows in Old Salem. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Old Salem?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Old Salem?

In Old Salem, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Old Salem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Old Salem, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Salem have in December?

In Old Salem, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Old Salem?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Old Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Old Salem, AL

Average temperature in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Old Salem, AL

Average pressure in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in December
Old Salem, AL

Average wind speed in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Old Salem, AL

Average humidity in December - Old Salem, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Old Salem, AL

Average rainfall in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Old Salem, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Old Salem, AL

Average snowfall in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
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
Old Salem, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Old Salem, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Salem, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Old Salem, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Old Salem, AL

Average UV index in December - Old Salem, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Old Salem, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Old Salem, AL

Average visibility in December - Old Salem, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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