December weather forecastBalsam, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Balsam, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
As November makes way for December, Balsam's average high-temperature eases from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is noted during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Balsam, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 41.77" (1061mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Balsam.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Balsam.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Balsam, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Balsam, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Balsam, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Balsam, NC
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Balsam, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.72").
Average rainfall days in December
Balsam, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Balsam, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 8.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Balsam, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Balsam, 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: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Balsam, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Balsam, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Balsam, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Balsam, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (4mi).
