December weather forecast
Greenville, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Greenville, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

Greenville's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). The average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Greenville, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Greenville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.6 days and collects up to 33.94" (862mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Greenville, North Carolina. December is the first month it typically snows in Greenville, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Greenville is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Greenville, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Greenville is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Greenville?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54°F (12.2°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Greenville?

In December, the average relative humidity in Greenville, North Carolina, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Greenville in December?

In Greenville, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Greenville?

December is the first month it typically snows in Greenville. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Greenville?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Greenville.

How many hours of daylight does Greenville have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Greenville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Greenville?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Greenville?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Greenville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Greenville, NC

Average temperature in December - Greenville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Greenville, NC

Average pressure in December - Greenville, 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
Greenville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Greenville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Greenville, NC

Average humidity in December - Greenville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Greenville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Greenville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Greenville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Greenville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Greenville, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
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
Greenville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Greenville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Greenville, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenville, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Greenville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Greenville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Greenville, NC

Average UV index in December - Greenville, 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
Greenville, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Greenville, NC

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

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

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