December weather forecastChimney Rock, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Chimney Rock, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).Temperature
With the commencement of December, Chimney Rock records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Chimney Rock is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chimney Rock, North Carolina.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Chimney Rock, 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
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chimney Rock, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Chimney Rock, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
