December weather forecast
Elizabeth City, NC

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The Little Sugar Creek near a clear path on Greenway in the city of Elizabeth, North Carolina
The Little Sugar Creek near a clear path on Greenway in the city of Elizabeth, North Carolina

Weather in December

The advent of December in Elizabeth City opens the winter season, with average low temperatures sinking to 41.9°F (5.5°C). Despite the end of the year, rainfall increases from November though falls short when compared to the earlier wetter months. The month witnesses the return of mild snowfall in the city. The few daylight hours are compensated by a relatively higher Sunshine Index, giving way to colder yet brighter days. The wind speed subsides, signaling the end of the windy season.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Elizabeth City signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). The average temperature in Elizabeth City drops to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Elizabeth City is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elizabeth City, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Elizabeth City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elizabeth City, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Elizabeth City, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Elizabeth City is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elizabeth City in December?

In Elizabeth City, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elizabeth City?

The average relative humidity in December in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elizabeth City?

In Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elizabeth City in December?

In Elizabeth City, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elizabeth City?

The month with the shortest days in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Elizabeth City?

In Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elizabeth City?

On the first day of December in Elizabeth City, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elizabeth City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elizabeth City?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Elizabeth City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elizabeth City is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average temperature in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average pressure in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average humidity in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Elizabeth City, 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
Elizabeth City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Elizabeth City, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 3min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average UV index in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Elizabeth City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Elizabeth City, NC

Average visibility in December - Elizabeth City, 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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