December weather forecast
Peterson, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peterson, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) in November to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). In Peterson, in December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Peterson, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Peterson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.8 days and collects up to 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Peterson are January through March, November and December. In Peterson, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Peterson, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Peterson.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Peterson, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Peterson. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Peterson?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Peterson are 55.4°F (13°C) and 41°F (5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Peterson?

The most humid month in Peterson, Alabama, is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Peterson?

In Peterson, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Peterson in December?

In December, in Peterson, Alabama, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Peterson in December?

In Peterson, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Peterson?

The month with the shortest days in Peterson, Alabama, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Peterson?

The average day length in December in Peterson is 10h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Peterson?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Peterson?

The months with the least sunshine in Peterson, Alabama, are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterson have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Peterson, Alabama, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Peterson?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Peterson?

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

Average temperature in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Peterson, AL

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

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Average wind speed in December
Peterson, AL

Average wind speed in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Peterson, AL

Average humidity in December - Peterson, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Peterson, AL

Average rainfall in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Peterson, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Peterson, AL

Average snowfall in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
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
Peterson, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Peterson, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Peterson, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Peterson, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Peterson, AL

Average UV index in December - Peterson, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Peterson, AL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Peterson, AL

Average visibility in December - Peterson, 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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