December weather forecastBenson, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Benson, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 53.6°F (12°C).Temperature
December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).Humidity
In Benson, 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. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Benson, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, 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.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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 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 24min
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).
