December weather forecast
Shortleaf, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Shortleaf, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). Shortleaf experiences an average nighttime temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months in Shortleaf are April and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Shortleaf, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shortleaf, Alabama, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Shortleaf are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shortleaf are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Shortleaf?

In Shortleaf, in December, the average high-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month in Shortleaf?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Shortleaf?

In December, the average relative humidity in Shortleaf is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in Shortleaf?

The wettest months in Shortleaf are April and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Shortleaf in December?

In Shortleaf, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Shortleaf?

In Shortleaf, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shortleaf?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Shortleaf, Alabama, is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shortleaf?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shortleaf, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shortleaf?

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shortleaf?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shortleaf, Alabama, is 4.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shortleaf?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shortleaf is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average temperature in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average pressure in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average wind speed in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average humidity in December - Shortleaf, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average rainfall in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average snowfall in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Shortleaf, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average UV index in December - Shortleaf, 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
Shortleaf, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Shortleaf, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Shortleaf, AL

Average visibility in December - Shortleaf, 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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