December weather forecastSmiths Crossroads, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Smiths Crossroads, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout December, Smiths Crossroads registers a consistent average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months are February and December, with an average 3.9" (99mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Smiths Crossroads. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Smiths Crossroads, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Smiths Crossroads, records 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

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

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

The months with the most rainfall are February and December, with an average 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

In Smiths Crossroads, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Smiths Crossroads, 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
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Smiths Crossroads, 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
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.9"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Smiths Crossroads, 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 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Smiths Crossroads, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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

Average visibility in December
Smiths Crossroads, 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).