December weather forecastBethel, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Bethel, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).Temperature
Bethel's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). The average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) is witnessed during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, February 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bethel, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Bethel, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bethel, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Bethel, NC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Bethel, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and October (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Bethel, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bethel, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bethel, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bethel, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bethel, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Bethel, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Bethel, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Bethel, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
