December weather forecastClinton, NC
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Clinton, 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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
