December weather forecastCatawba Heights, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Catawba Heights, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 59°F (15°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Catawba Heights, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Catawba Heights, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Catawba Heights, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Catawba Heights, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Catawba Heights, 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 18min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Catawba Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Catawba Heights, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Catawba Heights, 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).
