December weather forecastJohnson Crossroads, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Johnson Crossroads, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). During December, Johnson Crossroads records an average temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 28.43" (722mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Johnson Crossroads, in December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Johnson Crossroads, is 53.1°F (11.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Johnson Crossroads, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Johnson Crossroads, in December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Johnson Crossroads, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In Johnson Crossroads, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

In Johnson Crossroads, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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).

Average wind speed in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Johnson Crossroads, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

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

Average visibility in December
Johnson Crossroads, 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).