December weather forecast
Charlotte, NC

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A small river flowing throw the beautiful Marshall Park overlooking Charlotte city buildings, North Carolina
A small river flowing throw the beautiful Marshall Park overlooking Charlotte city buildings, North Carolina

Weather in December

Wrapping up the year, Charlotte's December weather witnesses a mix of fall and winter. The temperatures are typically from 52.9°F to 38.3°F, making the climate colder. Despite decreased daylight, the city remains vibrant with holiday decorations and festivities. Snowfall tends to increase this month, adding a fittingly white backdrop to the holiday season. As the year draws to a close, the serene December weather sets the stage for the upcoming frosts in January.

Temperature

The start of December in Charlotte comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a mild 59.4°F in November to a fresh 52.9°F. In December, Charlotte experiences a temperature dip to an average of 38.3°F at night.

Humidity

The most humid month in Charlotte, North Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Charlotte, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.73" of accumulated precipitation. In Charlotte, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 20.47" of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Charlotte. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.79" of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Charlotte is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Charlotte, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Charlotte.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Charlotte?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.9°F and 38.3°F respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F.

What is the most humid month in Charlotte?

With an average relative humidity of 75%, December is the most humid month in Charlotte.

What is the average humidity in December in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Charlotte in December?

In Charlotte, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.73" of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Charlotte?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.79" of snow.

When does it start to snow in Charlotte?

December is the first month it typically snows in Charlotte. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Charlotte?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Charlotte.

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

The average day length in December in Charlotte, North Carolina, is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Charlotte?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Charlotte, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Charlotte?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Charlotte have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Charlotte is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Charlotte?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Charlotte, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Charlotte, NC

Average temperature in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Charlotte, NC

Average pressure in December - Charlotte, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Charlotte, NC

Average wind speed in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Charlotte, NC

Average humidity in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Charlotte, NC

Average rainfall in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Charlotte, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Charlotte, NC

Average snowfall in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Charlotte, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Charlotte, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Charlotte, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Charlotte, NC

Average UV index in December - Charlotte, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Charlotte, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Charlotte, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Charlotte, NC

Average visibility in December - Charlotte, 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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