December weather forecastAltamahaw, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Altamahaw, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.3°F (2.4°C) and max 51.1°F (10.6°C).Temperature
The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C) in November to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) is experienced.Humidity
In Altamahaw, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Altamahaw, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Altamahaw. In Altamahaw, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Altamahaw, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Altamahaw.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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Altamahaw, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Altamahaw, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Altamahaw, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
