December weather forecast
Sheppard, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sheppard, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Sheppard notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). Sheppard's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 43°F (6.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The most humid month in Sheppard is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sheppard 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 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 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.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Sheppard, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sheppard is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sheppard. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sheppard in December?

In December, in Sheppard, the average high-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Sheppard?

December is the most humid month in Sheppard, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sheppard?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Sheppard?

The month with the most rainfall in Sheppard, Alabama, is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Sheppard?

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

When does it start snowing in Sheppard?

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 Sheppard?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sheppard have in December?

In Sheppard, Alabama, the average day length in December is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sheppard?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sheppard, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sheppard?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sheppard?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sheppard?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sheppard, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index estimate 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
Sheppard, AL

Average temperature in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average pressure in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average wind speed in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average humidity in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average rainfall in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average snowfall in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average UV index in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Sheppard, 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
Sheppard, AL

Average visibility in December - Sheppard, 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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