December weather forecast
Spruce Pine, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Spruce Pine, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Spruce Pine sees an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Spruce Pine, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187 rainfall days, and 45.98" (1168mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Spruce Pine, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Spruce Pine, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Spruce Pine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Spruce Pine in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Spruce Pine, Alabama, during December are 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Spruce Pine?

The most humid month in Spruce Pine is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Spruce Pine?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Spruce Pine in December?

In December, in Spruce Pine, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Spruce Pine in December?

In Spruce Pine, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Spruce Pine?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Spruce Pine?

In Spruce Pine, Alabama, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Spruce Pine?

On the first day of December in Spruce Pine, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Spruce Pine?

The months with the least sunshine in Spruce Pine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Spruce Pine have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Spruce Pine is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Spruce Pine?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Spruce Pine?

In Spruce Pine, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average temperature in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average pressure in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average wind speed in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average humidity in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average rainfall in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.52").

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Average rainfall days in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average snowfall in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average UV index in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Spruce Pine, AL

Average visibility in December - Spruce Pine, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and May (5mi).

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