December weather forecastHampstead, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hampstead, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.5°F (14.7°C) and min 47.3°F (8.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings an average high-temperature of a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C), nearly matching the November temperature. An average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) marks the month of December.Humidity
August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Hampstead.Rainfall
In December, in Hampstead, North Carolina, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hampstead, there are 150.4 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The months with the most snowfall in Hampstead are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Hampstead is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hampstead.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hampstead is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. 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
Average temperature in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 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
Hampstead, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Hampstead, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Hampstead, 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).





