December weather forecast
Selma, AL

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Weather in December

December caps the year with the onset of winter. The temperatures fall further, ranging from 42.6°F (5.9°C) to 57.9°F (14.4°C). December has the highest rainfall, registering 3.82" (97mm) over 13 days, surprising as it is a winter month. Daylight hours are at their minimum, and the UV index drops down to 3. The wind speed maintains similar to November, contributing to the crisp winter feel. Despite these characteristics, the chance of snowfall is phenomenally small, making December a month of cold rain rather than snow.

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Selma records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Throughout December, Selma records an average temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Selma is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Selma. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Selma, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.7 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Selma, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Selma, Alabama, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Selma?

The high-temperature, in December, in Selma, is 57.9°F (14.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the most humid month in Selma?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Selma?

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

What is the wettest month in Selma?

The month with the most rainfall in Selma, Alabama, is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Selma in December?

In Selma, Alabama, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Selma?

December is the first month it typically snows in Selma, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Selma?

The month with the shortest days in Selma, Alabama, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Selma?

In Selma, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Selma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Selma, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Selma?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Selma have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Selma?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Selma?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Selma, AL

Average temperature in December - Selma, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°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 (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Selma, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Selma, AL

Average wind speed in December - Selma, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

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 (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Selma, AL

Average humidity in December - Selma, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Selma, AL

Average rainfall in December - Selma, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Selma, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Selma, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Selma, AL

Average snowfall in December - Selma, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Selma, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Selma, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Selma, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Selma, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • 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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Selma, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Selma, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Selma, AL

Average UV index in December - Selma, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Selma, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Selma, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Selma, AL

Average visibility in December - Selma, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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