December weather forecast
Hartselle, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Hartselle, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). During the month of December, Hartselle experiences a steady low-temperature average of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hartselle, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Hartselle, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Hartselle, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 3, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Hartselle experiences an average high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and a low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hartselle, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hartselle have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hartselle have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hartselle is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°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 (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hartselle, AL

Average pressure in December - Hartselle, 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
Hartselle, AL

Average wind speed in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hartselle, AL

Average humidity in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hartselle, AL

Average rainfall in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Hartselle, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hartselle, AL

Average snowfall in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Hartselle, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Hartselle, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hartselle, 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 4min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Hartselle, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hartselle, AL

Average UV index in December - Hartselle, 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
Hartselle, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Hartselle, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hartselle, AL

Average visibility in December - Hartselle, 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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