December weather forecast
Garner, NC

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Weather in December

Rounding off the year, December in Garner offers one of the coldest months, reflecting traditional winter weather. December breaks the no-snow spell with a small amount of snowfall totaling 0.39" (10mm). This frosty period culminates the general cooling pattern that began in early fall, capping the year off with a signature winter spirit. Diminishing daylight hours, coupled with a consistent level of rainfall, lend to the typical winter environment. Despite the chill in the air, wind speeds remain moderate, concluding the annual climatological cycle in Garner, North Carolina.

Temperature

As Garner, North Carolina, enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) of November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). In Garner, an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Garner.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Garner, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Garner, there are 5.7 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garner.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Garner is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Garner is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Garner?

In Garner, in December, the average high-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Garner?

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Garner?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Garner?

In Garner, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Garner in December?

In Garner, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garner?

The month with the shortest days in Garner, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garner have in December?

In December, the average day length in Garner, North Carolina, is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Garner?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Garner?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Garner, North Carolina, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Garner have in December?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Garner?

In Garner, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garner, NC

Average temperature in December - Garner, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Garner, NC

Average pressure in December - Garner, 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
Garner, NC

Average wind speed in December - Garner, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Garner, NC

Average humidity in December - Garner, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, June, July and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Garner, NC

Average rainfall in December - Garner, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Garner, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Garner, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Garner, NC

Average snowfall in December - Garner, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
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
Garner, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Garner, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garner, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Garner, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Garner, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Garner, NC

Average UV index in December - Garner, 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
Garner, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Garner, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Garner, NC

Average visibility in December - Garner, 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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