December weather forecast
Gold Sand, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gold Sand, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.6°F (3.1°C) and max 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). In Gold Sand, an average nighttime temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Gold Sand, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Gold Sand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gold Sand, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Gold Sand, during the entire year, snow falls for 6 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gold Sand.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gold Sand is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gold Sand in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Gold Sand?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Gold Sand, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Gold Sand?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Gold Sand in December?

In Gold Sand, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Gold Sand?

In Gold Sand, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

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

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

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

The average day length in December in Gold Sand is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gold Sand?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Gold Sand?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Gold Sand have in December?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gold Sand?

In Gold Sand, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gold Sand, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°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
Gold Sand, NC

Average pressure in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Gold Sand, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average humidity in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average snowfall in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
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
Gold Sand, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Gold Sand, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gold Sand, 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 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average UV index in December - Gold Sand, 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
Gold Sand, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Gold Sand, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average visibility in December - Gold Sand, 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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