December weather forecastHamilton, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hamilton, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).Temperature
December signifies a gentle decline in Hamilton's average high-temperature, easing from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). In December, the average low-temperature in Hamilton, North Carolina, records at a cold 39°F (3.9°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Hamilton is 78%.Rainfall
In Hamilton, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hamilton, North Carolina, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Hamilton, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Hamilton, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Hamilton.UV index
In Hamilton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Hamilton, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and October (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hamilton, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Hamilton, 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).
