December weather forecastDunbar, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Dunbar, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Dunbar's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be an icy 39°F (3.9°C).Humidity
In Dunbar, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Dunbar, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dunbar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Dunbar. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Dunbar, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dunbar.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Dunbar, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dunbar, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Dunbar, 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).
