December weather forecast
Scotland, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Scotland, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in November to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Scotland encounters a steady low-temperature average of 43.7°F (6.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Scotland, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Scotland, there are 174.1 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Scotland 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Scotland is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Scotland, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Scotland in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Scotland, is 60.1°F (15.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Scotland?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Scotland?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Scotland in December?

In Scotland, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Scotland?

December is the first month it typically snows in Scotland. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Scotland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Scotland have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Scotland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Scotland?

In Scotland, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Scotland?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Scotland, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scotland, AL

Average temperature in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°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
Scotland, AL

Average pressure in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Scotland, AL

Average wind speed in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Scotland, AL

Average humidity in December - Scotland, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Scotland, AL

Average rainfall in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Scotland, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Scotland, AL

Average snowfall in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
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
Scotland, AL

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 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
Scotland, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scotland, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Scotland, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Scotland, AL

Average UV index in December - Scotland, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Scotland, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Scotland, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Scotland, AL

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

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

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