December weather forecast
Carthage, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carthage, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). Carthage's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Carthage, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Carthage, North Carolina, there are 161.2 rainfall days, and 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Carthage. In Carthage, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Carthage, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.3 days and aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Carthage, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Carthage, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Carthage.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Carthage?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.6°F (12°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Carthage?

December is the most humid month in Carthage, North Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Carthage?

In Carthage, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Carthage?

In Carthage, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Carthage in December?

In Carthage, North Carolina, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carthage?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carthage, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Carthage have in December?

In Carthage, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carthage?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Carthage?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Carthage.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carthage?

In Carthage, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Carthage?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Carthage, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Carthage, NC

Average temperature in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Carthage, NC

Average pressure in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carthage, NC

Average wind speed in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Carthage, NC

Average humidity in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Carthage, NC

Average rainfall in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Carthage, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carthage, NC

Average snowfall in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carthage, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carthage, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carthage, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Carthage, NC

Average UV index in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carthage, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Carthage, NC

Average visibility in December - Carthage, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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