December weather forecastHamptonville, NC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hamptonville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hamptonville, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hamptonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.3 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Hamptonville is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hamptonville, is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Hamptonville, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Hamptonville, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Hamptonville is 5.5h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hamptonville, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hamptonville, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Hamptonville, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hamptonville, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Hamptonville, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Hamptonville, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hamptonville, 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
Hamptonville, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Hamptonville, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hamptonville, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hamptonville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hamptonville, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hamptonville, 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).