December weather forecast
Dobbins Heights, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dobbins Heights, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). In December, Dobbins Heights encounters an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during the night.

Humidity

The most humid month in Dobbins Heights is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Dobbins Heights are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dobbins Heights are January through March, November and December. In Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dobbins Heights is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Dobbins Heights, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. 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. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dobbins Heights in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Dobbins Heights?

December is the most humid month in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Dobbins Heights?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Dobbins Heights?

The wettest months in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Dobbins Heights?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Dobbins Heights?

In Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dobbins Heights?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Dobbins Heights have in December?

In Dobbins Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dobbins Heights?

On the first day of December in Dobbins Heights, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dobbins Heights?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dobbins Heights.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dobbins Heights?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Dobbins Heights?

In Dobbins Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average temperature in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°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 (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average pressure in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average wind speed in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average humidity in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average rainfall in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average snowfall in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dobbins Heights, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average UV index in December - Dobbins Heights, 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
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Dobbins Heights, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Dobbins Heights, NC

Average visibility in December - Dobbins Heights, 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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