December weather forecastDana, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dana, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Dana encounters a steady low-temperature average of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Dana is December, when snow falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dana, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Dana, 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
Dana, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Dana, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Dana, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.9"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Dana, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dana, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dana, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dana, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dana, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Dana, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dana, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Dana, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and December (5mi).
