December weather forecastLocust, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Locust, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).Temperature
During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a mild 59°F (15°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). An average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) is noted during the nights in December in Locust.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Locust, North Carolina.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Locust, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Locust, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Locust, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Locust, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Locust.UV index
In Locust, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Locust, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Locust, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Locust, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Locust, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Locust, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Locust, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Locust, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Locust, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Locust, 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 24min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Locust, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Locust, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Locust, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Locust, 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).
