December weather forecastCreston, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Creston, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.4°F (6.9°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Creston cools down to an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Creston, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Creston.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Creston, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Creston, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Creston, 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
Creston, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Creston, NC
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Creston, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Creston, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Creston, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 6.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Creston, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Creston, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Creston, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Creston, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Creston, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Creston, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
