December weather forecast
King, NC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

King's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). During December, King experiences an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) at night.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in King.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in King are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in King is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in King?

An average high-temperature, in December, in King, 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. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in King?

The months with the highest humidity in King are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in King?

In King, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in King?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in King?

In King, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in King?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in King in December?

In King, North Carolina, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in King?

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

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

In December, the average day length in King, North Carolina, is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in King?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in King, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in King?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in King, North Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does King have in December?

In King, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in King?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in King?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in King, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
King, NC

Average temperature in December - King, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°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 (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
King, NC

Average pressure in December - King, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
King, NC

Average wind speed in December - King, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
King, NC

Average humidity in December - King, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
King, NC

Average rainfall in December - King, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
King, NC

Average rainfall days in December - King, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
King, NC

Average snowfall in December - King, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
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
King, NC

Average snowfall days in December - King, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - King, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
King, NC

Average sunshine days in December - King, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
King, NC

Average UV index in December - King, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
King, NC

Average cloud cover in December - King, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
King, NC

Average visibility in December - King, 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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