December weather forecast
Clinton, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clinton, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) from November's comfortable 60.8°F (16°C). Clinton experiences an average nighttime temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Clinton, North Carolina, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Clinton, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Clinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Clinton is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Clinton are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Clinton is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Clinton?

The high-temperature during December is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Clinton?

December is the first month it typically snows in Clinton. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clinton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clinton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Clinton?

On the first day of December in Clinton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Clinton?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Clinton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Clinton, North Carolina, is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clinton, NC

Average temperature in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clinton, NC

Average pressure in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Clinton, NC

Average wind speed in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clinton, NC

Average humidity in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clinton, NC

Average rainfall in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clinton, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clinton, NC

Average snowfall in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
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
Clinton, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Clinton, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clinton, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clinton, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clinton, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Clinton, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Clinton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Clinton, NC

Average visibility in December - Clinton, 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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