December weather forecastGranite Falls, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Granite Falls, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 50°F (10°C) and min 35.2°F (1.8°C).Temperature
Granite Falls's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a cool 50°F (10°C). Granite Falls's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Granite Falls.Rainfall
In Granite Falls, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Granite Falls, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 50°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Granite Falls, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Granite Falls, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Granite Falls, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Granite Falls, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
