December weather forecast
Bessemer City, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bessemer City, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

A mild drop in Bessemer City's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). Nighttime temperature in Bessemer City lowers to an average of 37.4°F (3°C) in December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bessemer City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bessemer City, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, in Bessemer City, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bessemer City. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Bessemer City?

The high-temperature in Bessemer City during December is 52°F (11.1°C) and the low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Bessemer City?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Bessemer City, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Bessemer City?

In Bessemer City, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bessemer City?

In Bessemer City, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Bessemer City?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Bessemer City, North Carolina. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Bessemer City?

In Bessemer City, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bessemer City?

December has the shortest days of the year in Bessemer City, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bessemer City have in December?

In Bessemer City, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bessemer City?

On the first day of December in Bessemer City, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bessemer City?

The month with the least sunshine in Bessemer City is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bessemer City?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bessemer City?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Bessemer City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bessemer City is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average temperature in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average pressure in December - Bessemer City, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average humidity in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bessemer City, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average UV index in December - Bessemer City, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Bessemer City, NC

Average visibility in December - Bessemer City, 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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