December weather forecast
Granite Quarry, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Granite Quarry, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall in Granite Quarry is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Granite Quarry, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Granite Quarry are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Granite Quarry?

During December, Granite Quarry experiences an average high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Granite Quarry?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Granite Quarry.

What is the average humidity in December in Granite Quarry?

In Granite Quarry, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Granite Quarry?

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

When does it snow the most in Granite Quarry?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Granite Quarry?

December is the first month it typically snows in Granite Quarry, 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 Granite Quarry?

The month with the shortest days in Granite Quarry is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Granite Quarry have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Granite Quarry?

On the first day of December in Granite Quarry, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Granite Quarry?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Granite Quarry?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Granite Quarry?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Granite Quarry, North Carolina.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Granite Quarry?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Granite Quarry, NC

Average temperature in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average pressure in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average wind speed in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average humidity in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average rainfall in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average snowfall in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average UV index in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Granite Quarry, 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average visibility in December - Granite Quarry, 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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