December weather forecastKings Mountain, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Kings Mountain, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.6°F (3.1°C) and max 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Kings Mountain throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Kings Mountain, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 33.35" (847mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Kings Mountain. December is the month with the most snowfall in Kings Mountain. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kings Mountain.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Kings Mountain, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kings Mountain. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Kings Mountain, 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
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
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
Kings Mountain, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Kings Mountain, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Kings Mountain, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Kings Mountain, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Kings Mountain, 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).
