December weather forecastKnotts Island, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Knotts Island, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average high of 51.8°F (11°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). A consistent average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Knotts Island is 77%.Rainfall
In Knotts Island, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Knotts Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.5 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Knotts Island are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Knotts Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Knotts Island, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Knotts Island, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Knotts Island, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Knotts Island, 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).
