December weather forecastShirleys Crossroads, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Shirleys Crossroads, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

Shirleys Crossroads's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in November to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shirleys Crossroads, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. In Shirleys Crossroads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.6 days and collects up to 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Shirleys Crossroads, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 1 days and aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Shirleys Crossroads, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Shirleys Crossroads, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Shirleys Crossroads, in December, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

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

In Shirleys Crossroads, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Shirleys Crossroads, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shirleys Crossroads, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shirleys Crossroads, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Shirleys Crossroads, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Shirleys Crossroads, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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