December weather forecast
Creston, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Creston, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

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 in Creston. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
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 December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Creston are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Creston in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Creston, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Creston?

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Creston?

In December, the average relative humidity in Creston, North Carolina, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Creston in December?

In Creston, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Creston?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Creston?

In December, in Creston, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Creston?

The month with the shortest days in Creston, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Creston?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Creston have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Creston is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Creston?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Creston.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Creston?

In Creston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average pressure in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average humidity in December
Creston, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Creston, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Creston, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Creston, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Creston, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average UV index in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Creston, NC

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).

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Average visibility in December
Creston, NC

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).

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