December weather forecastKingstown, NC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kingstown, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Kingstown's average high-temperature eases from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is recorded.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kingstown, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Kingstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Kingstown, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

In Kingstown, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In December, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

In Kingstown, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Kingstown, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

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

In Kingstown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 51.3°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 (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Kingstown, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Kingstown, 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
Kingstown, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 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
Kingstown, 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 30min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kingstown, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Kingstown, NC

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).