December weather forecast
Opelika, AL

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Opelika, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from an enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in November to a moderate 57°F (13.9°C). In December, in Opelika, Alabama, the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Opelika, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Opelika, Alabama, are August and December, with an average 4.06" (103mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Opelika, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Opelika is December, with an average of 10h and 3min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Opelika, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Opelika, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Opelika are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Opelika?

In December, in Opelika, the average high-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Opelika?

The most humid month in Opelika, Alabama, is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Opelika?

In Opelika, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Opelika?

The wettest months in Opelika are August and December, with an average 4.06" (103mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Opelika?

In December, in Opelika, Alabama, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Opelika?

December is the first month it typically snows in Opelika. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Opelika?

The month with the shortest days in Opelika, Alabama, is December, with an average of 10h and 3min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Opelika have in December?

The average day length in December in Opelika, Alabama, is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Opelika?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Opelika, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Opelika?

In Opelika, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Opelika?

In Opelika, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Opelika, AL

Average temperature in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Opelika, AL

Average pressure in December - Opelika, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Opelika, AL

Average wind speed in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Opelika, AL

Average humidity in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Opelika, AL

Average rainfall in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Opelika, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Opelika, AL

Average snowfall in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
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
Opelika, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Opelika, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 16min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 3min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Opelika, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Opelika, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Opelika, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Opelika, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Opelika, AL

Average visibility in December - Opelika, 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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