December weather forecast
Madison, AL

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Weather in December

Madison, Alabama wraps up the year with the return of winter in December. The temperatures continue to drop substantially justifying the reputation of winter. Significantly in December, snowfall is witnessed with up to 0.16" (4mm) accumulation. Overcast skies and cold winds become a common phenomenon. However, December still offers plenty of sunshine, bringing a spark of warmth to the chill days of winter.

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Madison's average high-temperature, easing from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January, February and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Madison, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Madison, the average high-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Madison?

The months with the most snowfall are January, February and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Madison in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Madison, Alabama, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Madison have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Madison are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, AL

Average temperature in December - Madison, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Madison, AL

Average pressure in December - Madison, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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).

Average wind speed in December
Madison, AL

Average wind speed in December - Madison, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Madison, AL

Average humidity in December - Madison, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Madison, AL

Average rainfall in December - Madison, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Madison, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Madison, AL

Average snowfall in December - Madison, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Madison, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Madison, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Madison, AL

Average UV index in December - Madison, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Madison, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Madison, AL

Average visibility in December - Madison, 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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