Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). December nights in Benson experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 39.2°F (4°C).Humidity
In Benson, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Benson, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) 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 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Benson is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Benson.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Benson?
How many days does it rain in December in Benson?
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How many hours of daylight does Benson have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Benson?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Benson?
How long on average sun shines in December in Benson?
How high is the UV index in December in Benson?
Average temperature in December
Benson, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Benson, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benson, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Benson, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Benson, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Benson, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benson, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benson, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 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
Benson, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benson, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Benson, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Benson, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Benson, 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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