December weather forecast
Cliffside, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Cliffside, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 52°F (11.1°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). Throughout December, Cliffside registers a consistent average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cliffside are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cliffside is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Cliffside. The month with the most snowfall in Cliffside is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) 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 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Cliffside.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cliffside are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Cliffside?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cliffside, is 52°F (11.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.9°F (2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Cliffside?

The months with the highest humidity in Cliffside, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Cliffside?

The average relative humidity in December in Cliffside is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Cliffside?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Cliffside?

In Cliffside, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Cliffside?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cliffside in December?

In Cliffside, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cliffside?

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

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

In Cliffside, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cliffside?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cliffside, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cliffside?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cliffside?

In Cliffside, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cliffside?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cliffside?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cliffside, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cliffside, NC

Average temperature in December - Cliffside, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cliffside, NC

Average pressure in December - Cliffside, 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
Cliffside, NC

Average wind speed in December - Cliffside, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cliffside, NC

Average humidity in December - Cliffside, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cliffside, NC

Average rainfall in December - Cliffside, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cliffside, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Cliffside, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cliffside, NC

Average snowfall in December - Cliffside, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
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
Cliffside, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Cliffside, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cliffside, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cliffside, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Cliffside, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cliffside, NC

Average UV index in December - Cliffside, 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
Cliffside, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Cliffside, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Cliffside, NC

Average visibility in December - Cliffside, 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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