Weather in Birmingham, Alabama, United States in December
In an average December, Birmingham sees a daily high around 55°F and a low around 36°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 55°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 43°F to 68°F |
| Average low | 36°F |
| Typical low range | 24°F to 50°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
2007-12-10
Lowest
17°F
1989-12-23
Low
Highest
68°F
2015-12-25
Lowest
3°F
1989-12-22
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
2007-12-10
Lowest
-12°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
18.8 g/m³
2015-12-24
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1989-12-22
Wind
Highest
16 mph
2009-12-24
Lowest
3 mph
1993-12-22
Precip
Wettest
12.37 in
1983
Driest
1.38 in
2025
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