Alabama weather in December
Considering a trip to Alabama this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Alabama in December?
Alabama is a region in the United States of America. Alabama offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Echo Lake Park at -2°C to pleasant in Orange Beach at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Orange Beach and -12°C in Echo Lake Park.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Echo Lake Park with an average of 48 mm to heavy snowfall in Salishan Beach with 336 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Birmingham. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Birmingham. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Alabama for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alabama climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Alabama?
Birmingham
In December Birmingham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Montgomery
In December Montgomery generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gulf Shores
In December Gulf Shores generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Orange Beach
In December Orange Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Huntsville
In December Huntsville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alabama, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Alabama?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Alabama with often unpleasant weather in Birmingham.
Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Birmingham. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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