December weather forecast
Gatesville, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Gatesville, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). Gatesville throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Gatesville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gatesville, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gatesville, North Carolina, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Gatesville. December is the first month it typically snows in Gatesville. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Gatesville, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) 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 December in Gatesville, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gatesville in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Gatesville, is 52.2°F (11.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gatesville?

In December, the average relative humidity in Gatesville is 78%.

How much does it rain in Gatesville in December?

In Gatesville, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Gatesville?

December is the first month it typically snows in Gatesville. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gatesville?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gatesville.

How many hours of daylight does Gatesville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gatesville?

On the first day of December in Gatesville, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gatesville?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gatesville is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gatesville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gatesville is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gatesville, NC

Average temperature in December - Gatesville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gatesville, NC

Average pressure in December - Gatesville, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Gatesville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gatesville, 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 (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gatesville, NC

Average humidity in December - Gatesville, 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, February, April and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gatesville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gatesville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gatesville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gatesville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gatesville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Gatesville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gatesville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gatesville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 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
Gatesville, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gatesville, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gatesville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gatesville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gatesville, NC

Average UV index in December - Gatesville, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gatesville, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Gatesville, NC

Average visibility in December - Gatesville, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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