December weather forecastGaston, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Gaston, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Gaston records an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Gaston, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gaston, North Carolina. In Gaston, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gaston, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Gaston is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Gaston, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gaston, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Gaston, 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
Gaston, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Gaston, NC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Gaston, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Gaston, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gaston, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gaston, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gaston, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Gaston, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Gaston, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Gaston, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
Gaston, 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).
