December weather forecast
Henderson, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Henderson, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). In Henderson, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Henderson, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.1 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Henderson, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Henderson, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from 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

What are December temperatures in Henderson?

In Henderson, in December, the average high-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Henderson?

December is the most humid month in Henderson, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Henderson?

The average relative humidity in December in Henderson is 78%.

How much does it rain in Henderson in December?

In Henderson, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Henderson?

In Henderson, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Henderson?

The month with the shortest days in Henderson is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Henderson, North Carolina, is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Henderson?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Henderson?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Henderson, North Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does Henderson have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Henderson?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Henderson?

In Henderson, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Henderson, NC

Average temperature in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Henderson, NC

Average pressure in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Henderson, NC

Average wind speed in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Henderson, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Henderson, NC

Average rainfall in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Henderson, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Henderson, NC

Average snowfall in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Henderson, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Henderson, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Henderson, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Henderson, NC

Average UV index in December - Henderson, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Henderson, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Henderson, NC

Average visibility in December - Henderson, 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).

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