December weather forecastLake Lure, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lake Lure, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).Temperature
December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). In Lake Lure, an average nighttime temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) is expected during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) 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 December in Lake Lure, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Lake Lure, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake Lure, 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
Lake Lure, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Lure, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Lake Lure, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Lake Lure, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
