December weather forecastBethania, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bethania, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). Bethania records a mean low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) in December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bethania.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Bethania, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bethania. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Bethania in December has an average high-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Bethania.

The average relative humidity in December in Bethania, North Carolina, is 75%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

In Bethania, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Bethania, North Carolina. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

In Bethania, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Bethania, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Bethania, North Carolina, is 9h and 45min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bethania, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine in Bethania are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

In Bethania, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bethania is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bethania, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Bethania, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bethania, 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).