December weather forecast
Prospect Hill, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prospect Hill, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C) in November to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). Throughout the December nights, Prospect Hill encounters a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Prospect Hill, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.5 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Prospect Hill, in December, the average high-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Prospect Hill, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Prospect Hill?

In Prospect Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average temperature in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Prospect Hill, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average wind speed in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average humidity in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average rainfall in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average snowfall in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Prospect Hill, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average UV index in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Prospect Hill, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

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

Average visibility in December
Prospect Hill, NC

Average visibility in December - Prospect Hill, 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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