Selma weather in December (Alabama, United States of America)

Is Selma a good destination in December, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Selma includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Selma in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 153 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Selma. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Selma climate page with graphs.

 

Selma, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Montgomery, the United States of America (67 KM, 42 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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