December weather forecastVinnette, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Vinnette, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in November to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). During December nights, Vinnette witnesses a consistent average temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vinnette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.1 days and collects up to 37.05" (941mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Vinnette, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Vinnette, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Vinnette are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Vinnette, 54.3°F (12.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.2°F (4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

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

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

In Vinnette, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Vinnette, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:35 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 5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°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 (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°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 (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Vinnette, 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
Vinnette, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Vinnette, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Vinnette, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Vinnette, 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).