December weather forecastKirkland, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Kirkland, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

As December takes hold, the average high-temperature is a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Kirkland experiences an average nighttime temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Kirkland are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Kirkland, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Kirkland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall in Kirkland. The months with the most snowfall in Kirkland are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kirkland is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Kirkland in December has an average high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Kirkland, North Carolina, are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Kirkland, North Carolina, is 77%.

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall in Kirkland are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Kirkland, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

On the first day of December in Kirkland, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Kirkland, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Kirkland is 5.6h.

In Kirkland, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Kirkland, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Kirkland, 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).