December weather forecastMacclesfield, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Macclesfield, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
Macclesfield in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Macclesfield, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Macclesfield, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Macclesfield, North Carolina, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
In Macclesfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Macclesfield, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Macclesfield, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Macclesfield, 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).
