December weather forecastEast Bend, NC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Bend, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a mild 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). An average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in East Bend.

Rainfall

In East Bend, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in East Bend, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in East Bend. The month with the most snowfall in East Bend is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in East Bend.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in East Bend, North Carolina.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

The months with the highest humidity in East Bend, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

In East Bend, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In December, in East Bend, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in East Bend, North Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

In East Bend, North Carolina, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in East Bend, North Carolina.

The average day length in December in East Bend, North Carolina, is 9h and 44min.

On the first day of December in East Bend, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December in East Bend, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

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

In East Bend, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
East Bend, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
East Bend, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 30min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East Bend, NC

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
East Bend, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
East Bend, 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).