December weather forecast
Salem, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Salem, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.9°F (5.5°C) and max 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). Throughout the month of December, Salem reports a steady low-temperature average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Salem, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Salem, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Salem is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Salem, Alabama, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Salem in December?

During December, Salem experiences an average high-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Salem?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Salem?

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

What is the wettest month in Salem?

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Salem in December?

In Salem, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Salem?

December is the first month it typically snows in Salem. 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 Salem?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salem?

On the first day of December in Salem, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salem?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Salem?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salem, AL

Average temperature in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average pressure in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average wind speed in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average humidity in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average rainfall in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average snowfall in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salem, 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: 5h and 1min

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
Salem, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average UV index in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Salem, 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
Salem, AL

Average visibility in December - Salem, 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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