December weather forecast
Smiths Chapel, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Smiths Chapel, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). An average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Smiths Chapel are February and December, with an average 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Smiths Chapel, Alabama. In Smiths Chapel, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Smiths Chapel, there are 7 snowfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Smiths Chapel, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Smiths Chapel, Alabama, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

In Smiths Chapel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Smiths Chapel?

The high-temperature during December is 52.2°F (11.2°C) and the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Smiths Chapel?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Smiths Chapel?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in Smiths Chapel?

The months with the most rainfall in Smiths Chapel are February and December, with an average 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Smiths Chapel?

In Smiths Chapel, in December, during 14.1 rainfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Smiths Chapel?

In Smiths Chapel, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Smiths Chapel?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Smiths Chapel?

The average day length in December in Smiths Chapel, Alabama, is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Smiths Chapel?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Smiths Chapel?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Smiths Chapel?

In Smiths Chapel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average temperature in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average pressure in December - Smiths Chapel, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average humidity in December - Smiths Chapel, 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 (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average rainfall in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average snowfall in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
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
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

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

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average UV index in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Smiths Chapel, AL

Average visibility in December - Smiths Chapel, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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