December weather forecast
Dortches, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dortches, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average high of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) in November to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Dortches in December experiences a low-temperature average of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dortches is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dortches, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dortches, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Dortches. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Dortches, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) 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 in Dortches, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Dortches?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dortches are 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dortches?

In Dortches, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Dortches in December?

In Dortches, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Dortches?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dortches?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dortches.

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

The average day length in December in Dortches, North Carolina, is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dortches?

On the first day of December in Dortches, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dortches?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Dortches, North Carolina, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dortches?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dortches?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dortches, NC

Average temperature in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°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 (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dortches, NC

Average pressure in December - Dortches, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Dortches, NC

Average wind speed in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dortches, NC

Average humidity in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dortches, NC

Average rainfall in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dortches, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dortches, NC

Average snowfall in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dortches, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Dortches, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dortches, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dortches, NC

Average UV index in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dortches, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Dortches, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Dortches, NC

Average visibility in December - Dortches, 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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