December weather forecast
Catawba, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Catawba, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Throughout December, Catawba anticipates an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Catawba, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Catawba, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Catawba. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Catawba, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Catawba?

In Catawba, 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Catawba?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Catawba?

In December, the average relative humidity in Catawba, North Carolina, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Catawba?

In Catawba, North Carolina, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Catawba?

The month with the most snowfall in Catawba is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Catawba in December?

In December, in Catawba, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Catawba?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Catawba?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Catawba?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Catawba?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Catawba, North Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does Catawba have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Catawba is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Catawba?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Catawba?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Catawba is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Catawba, NC

Average temperature in December - Catawba, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Catawba, NC

Average pressure in December - Catawba, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Catawba, NC

Average wind speed in December - Catawba, 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 (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Catawba, NC

Average humidity in December - Catawba, 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
Catawba, NC

Average rainfall in December - Catawba, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Catawba, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Catawba, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Catawba, NC

Average snowfall in December - Catawba, 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 and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Catawba, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Catawba, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Catawba, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Catawba, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Catawba, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Catawba, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Catawba, NC

Average UV index in December - Catawba, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Catawba, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Catawba, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Catawba, NC

Average visibility in December - Catawba, 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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