Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Leicester in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout the nights in December, Leicester experiences an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Leicester is 79%.Rainfall
In Leicester, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Leicester is December, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Leicester, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Leicester?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Leicester?
How many hours of daylight does Leicester have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leicester?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leicester?
What is the UV index reading in December in Leicester?
Average temperature in December
Leicester, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Leicester, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leicester, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Leicester, NC
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Leicester, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Leicester, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leicester, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leicester, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leicester, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leicester, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Leicester, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Leicester, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Leicester, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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