December weather forecastSmithdale, AL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Smithdale, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.7°F (11.5°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Smithdale is December, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in December
Smithdale, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Smithdale, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").
Average rainfall days in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Smithdale, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Smithdale, 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).
