December weather forecast
Fairhope, AL

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Weather in December

Fairhope wraps up the year with the arrival of winter in December. Relative humidity reaches its peak while temperatures drop to a cooler range from 50.4°F (10.2°C) to 61.9°F (16.6°C). Despite being winter, Fairhope experiences rainfall levels increasing to 3.74" (95mm) while snow remains absent. The decrease in temperature is also accompanied by shorter daylight hours, indicating the darkest days of the year. With December, Fairhope sees a return to the weather conditions similar to the beginning of the year, ending the annual climate cycle.

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from 67.6°F (19.8°C) in November to a still comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). In Fairhope, an average low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Fairhope, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairhope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.3 days and collects up to 44.02" (1118mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fairhope, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:01 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Fairhope, 61.9°F (16.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 50.4°F (10.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the most humid months in Fairhope?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fairhope, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Fairhope, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairhope, AL

Average temperature in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairhope, AL

Average pressure in December - Fairhope, 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
Fairhope, AL

Average wind speed in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairhope, AL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairhope, AL

Average rainfall in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairhope, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairhope, AL

Average snowfall in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
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
Fairhope, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Fairhope, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairhope, AL

Average UV index in December - Fairhope, 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
Fairhope, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Fairhope, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Fairhope, AL

Average visibility in December - Fairhope, 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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