December Rainfall and Precipitation in Alabama

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Alabama, the United States of America in December.

Alabama, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in December ranging from moderate in Echo Lake Park with 48 mm (1.9 in) of snowfall to heavy in Salishan Beach with 336 mm (13 in) of rainfall. December is a winter month. If you're planning to visit during December, be prepared for the highest rainfall of the year in Alabama, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Alabama precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Alabama, the United States of America receive in December?

In December, Birmingham typically experiences high rainfall, averaging about 154 mm (6.1 in). This translates to a mix of wet and dry days throughout the month.

How many days does it rain in Alabama, the United States of America in December?

Birmingham sees roughly 12 days rainy days during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Alabama, the United States of America?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Alabama, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in December in Alabama, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Salishan Beach tops the wettest-cities list in Alabama, the United States of America for December, with monthly rainfall averaging 336 mm (13 in).

What is the driest city in December in Alabama, the United States of America?

Echo Lake Park is the driest city we have data for in Alabama, the United States of America in December, with monthly snowfall close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

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