December weather forecast
The Highlands, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in The Highlands, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The Highlands records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in The Highlands, Alabama, is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in The Highlands. In December, in The Highlands, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.2 snowfall days, and 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in The Highlands is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in The Highlands, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in The Highlands is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in The Highlands are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in The Highlands?

During December, The Highlands experiences an average high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in The Highlands?

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

What is the average humidity in December in The Highlands?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in The Highlands?

The month with the most rainfall in The Highlands, Alabama, is December, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in The Highlands in December?

In The Highlands, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in The Highlands?

In December, in The Highlands, Alabama, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in The Highlands?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in The Highlands?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in The Highlands?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 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 The Highlands?

In December, the average sunshine duration in The Highlands is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in The Highlands?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in The Highlands?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in The Highlands is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
The Highlands, AL

Average temperature in December - The Highlands, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°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: 38.8°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 (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
The Highlands, AL

Average pressure in December - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average wind speed in December - The Highlands, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

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

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Average humidity in December
The Highlands, AL

Average humidity in December - The Highlands, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall in December - The Highlands, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in December
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall days in December - The Highlands, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall in December - The Highlands, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
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
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall days in December - The Highlands, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
The Highlands, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Highlands, 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
The Highlands, AL

Average sunshine days in December - The Highlands, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
The Highlands, AL

Average UV index in December - The Highlands, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
The Highlands, AL

Average cloud cover in December - The Highlands, 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).

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Average visibility in December
The Highlands, AL

Average visibility in December - The Highlands, 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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