December weather forecast
Prairie, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prairie, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) to a still refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C). During the month of December, Prairie experiences a steady low-temperature average of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Prairie, Alabama. December is the first month it typically snows in Prairie, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prairie, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Prairie.
On the first day of December in Prairie, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Prairie, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Prairie. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Prairie?

During December, Prairie experiences an average high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Prairie?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Prairie?

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

What is the wettest month in Prairie?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Prairie in December?

In Prairie, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Prairie?

December is the first month it typically snows. 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 Prairie?

The month with the shortest days in Prairie is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Prairie, Alabama, is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prairie?

On the first day of December in Prairie, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prairie?

In Prairie, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Prairie?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Prairie, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie, AL

Average temperature in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°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
Prairie, AL

Average pressure in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Prairie, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Prairie, AL

Average humidity in December - Prairie, 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
Prairie, AL

Average rainfall in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Prairie, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie, 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 (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (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
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Prairie, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Prairie, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Prairie, AL

Average UV index in December - Prairie, 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
Prairie, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

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Average visibility in December
Prairie, AL

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

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

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