December weather forecastStapleton, AL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Stapleton, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.9°F (7.7°C) and max 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

Stapleton's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C) in November to a still enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Stapleton's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Stapleton, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stapleton, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.8 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Stapleton.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of 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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In Stapleton, in December, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Stapleton, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Stapleton, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Stapleton, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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).

Average wind speed in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Stapleton, AL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Stapleton, AL

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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