Temperature in Alabama in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Alabama, the United States of America this December.

Alabama, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -2°C (28°F) in Echo Lake Park to 18°C (64°F) in Orange Beach. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Orange Beach and -12°C (10°F) in Echo Lake Park. The month of December is in the winter season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Alabama, the United States of America in December?

To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Alabama, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in Alabama in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Alabama temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Alabama, the United States of America in December?

Average daytime highs in Alabama, the United States of America during December reach about 15°C (59°F) in Birmingham.

How cold does it get at night in Alabama, the United States of America in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Birmingham typically drop to around 4°C (39°F) in December.

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

Based on our systematic data collection, Orange Beach has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 18°C (64°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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

The coldest city in December in Alabama, the United States of America is Echo Lake Park when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -2°C (28°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -12°C (10°F).

How much sun does Alabama, the United States of America get in December?

Birmingham usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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