December weather forecast
Gold Hill, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Gold Hill, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.7°F (2.6°C) and max 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Throughout December, Gold Hill witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gold Hill, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gold Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Gold Hill. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gold Hill, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gold Hill.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gold Hill are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Gold Hill?

In Gold Hill, 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Gold Hill?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Gold Hill, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Gold Hill?

The average relative humidity in December in Gold Hill, North Carolina, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gold Hill?

In Gold Hill, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Gold Hill?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Gold Hill, North Carolina. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Gold Hill?

December is the first month it typically snows in Gold Hill, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gold Hill?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gold Hill, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gold Hill have in December?

In Gold Hill, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gold Hill?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gold Hill, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gold Hill?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gold Hill.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gold Hill?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gold Hill?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Gold Hill?

In Gold Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average temperature in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average pressure in December - Gold Hill, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average humidity in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average snowfall in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
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
Gold Hill, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gold Hill, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average UV index in December - Gold Hill, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Gold Hill, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Gold Hill, NC

Average visibility in December - Gold Hill, 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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