December weather forecast
Sheffield, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sheffield, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sheffield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.6 days and collects up to 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Sheffield. In Sheffield, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sheffield is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sheffield, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Sheffield are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, in December, the average high-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Sheffield?

The months with the highest humidity in Sheffield are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sheffield?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Sheffield in December?

In December, in Sheffield, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sheffield?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in December?

The average day length in December in Sheffield, Alabama, is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sheffield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sheffield?

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sheffield.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheffield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sheffield is 4.7h.

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

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Sheffield, Alabama, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sheffield?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sheffield, AL

Average temperature in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sheffield, AL

Average pressure in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Sheffield, AL

Average wind speed in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sheffield, AL

Average humidity in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sheffield, AL

Average snowfall in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (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
Sheffield, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sheffield, AL

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sheffield, AL

Average UV index in December - Sheffield, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sheffield, AL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Sheffield, AL

Average visibility in December - Sheffield, 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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