December weather forecast
Gardendale, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gardendale, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). In December, Gardendale encounters an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month in Gardendale, Alabama.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Gardendale, Alabama. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gardendale. In Gardendale, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) 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 6:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Gardendale, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gardendale is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gardendale in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Gardendale, is 54.1°F (12.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Gardendale?

The most humid month in Gardendale is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gardendale?

In December, the average relative humidity in Gardendale, Alabama, is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Gardendale?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Gardendale. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Gardendale?

In Gardendale, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gardendale in December?

In Gardendale, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gardendale?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gardendale have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gardendale?

On the first day of December in Gardendale, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gardendale?

In Gardendale, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gardendale?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gardendale?

In Gardendale, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gardendale, AL

Average temperature in December - Gardendale, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gardendale, AL

Average pressure in December - Gardendale, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Gardendale, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gardendale, AL

Average humidity in December - Gardendale, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gardendale, AL

Average rainfall in December - Gardendale, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gardendale, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Gardendale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gardendale, AL

Average snowfall in December - Gardendale, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gardendale, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Gardendale, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardendale, 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: 4h and 5min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gardendale, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Gardendale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gardendale, AL

Average UV index in December - Gardendale, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gardendale, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Gardendale, 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 and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Gardendale, AL

Average visibility in December - Gardendale, 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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