December weather forecast
Gainesville, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gainesville, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Gainesville's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a still refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gainesville, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gainesville, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gainesville in December?

During December, Gainesville experiences an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Gainesville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gainesville, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gainesville, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gainesville, AL

Average temperature in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gainesville, AL

Average pressure in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, AL

Average wind speed in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gainesville, AL

Average humidity in December - Gainesville, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, AL

Average snowfall in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Gainesville, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gainesville, AL

Average UV index in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Gainesville, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Gainesville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Gainesville, AL

Average visibility in December - Gainesville, 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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