December weather forecast
Rural, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Rural, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C). Rural experiences a nighttime temperature average of 43°F (6.1°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rural, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rural, Alabama, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rural, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Rural?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 43°F (6.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the most humid month in Rural?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Rural?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Rural in December?

In Rural, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Rural?

The months with the most snowfall in Rural are January and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Rural?

In December, in Rural, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rural?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rural have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rural?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Rural?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Rural?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Rural?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Rural?

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

Average temperature in December - Rural, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rural, AL

Average pressure in December - Rural, 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
Rural, AL

Average wind speed in December - Rural, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rural, AL

Average humidity in December - Rural, 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
Rural, AL

Average rainfall in December - Rural, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rural, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rural, AL

Average snowfall in December - Rural, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.35").
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
Rural, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Rural, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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 and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rural, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rural, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rural, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Rural, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rural, AL

Average UV index in December - Rural, 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
Rural, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Rural, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Rural, AL

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

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

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