December weather forecastBethlehem, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bethlehem, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.6°F (9.8°C) and min 35.1°F (1.7°C).Temperature
December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). In the month of December, Bethlehem's average low-temperature falls to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Bethlehem, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Bethlehem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.8 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Bethlehem are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°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 (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Bethlehem, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Bethlehem, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Bethlehem, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Bethlehem, 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
Bethlehem, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Bethlehem, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
