December weather forecastArapahoe, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Arapahoe, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.7°F (13.7°C) and min 44.4°F (6.9°C).Temperature
During the shift to December, Arapahoe records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Arapahoe, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. In Arapahoe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 39.61" (1006mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 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 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").
Average rainfall days in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 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).
Average snowfall in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Arapahoe, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Arapahoe, 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).
