December weather forecast
Hassell, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hassell, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Hassell's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). The average temperature in Hassell, North Carolina, during December nights dips to a cold 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hassell are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Hassell, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hassell, North Carolina.
On the first day of December in Hassell, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, 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.

UV index

In Hassell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Hassell?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hassell, is 53.8°F (12.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hassell?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Hassell?

In Hassell, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Hassell?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hassell?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hassell, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hassell?

The average day length in December in Hassell is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hassell?

On the first day of December in Hassell, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Hassell?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Hassell have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hassell?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hassell, NC

Average temperature in December - Hassell, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Hassell, NC

Average pressure in December - Hassell, 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
Hassell, NC

Average wind speed in December - Hassell, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Hassell, NC

Average humidity in December - Hassell, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hassell, NC

Average rainfall in December - Hassell, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hassell, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Hassell, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Hassell, NC

Average snowfall in December - Hassell, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hassell, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Hassell, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hassell, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hassell, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hassell, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Hassell, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Hassell, NC

Average UV index in December - Hassell, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hassell, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Hassell, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Hassell, NC

Average visibility in December - Hassell, 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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