December weather forecast
Maple, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Maple, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.1°F (11.7°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). Maple experiences a steady low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Maple is 78%.

Rainfall

In Maple, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maple, there are 165 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Maple, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Maple, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) 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, 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 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Maple, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Maple?

In December, in Maple, the average high-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Maple?

In December, the average relative humidity in Maple, North Carolina, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Maple in December?

In Maple, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Maple?

In Maple, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Maple?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Maple.

How many hours of daylight does Maple have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Maple?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maple, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Maple?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Maple, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Maple?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Maple?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maple, NC

Average temperature in December - Maple, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in December
Maple, NC

Average pressure in December - Maple, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Maple, NC

Average wind speed in December - Maple, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Maple, NC

Average humidity in December - Maple, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Maple, NC

Average rainfall in December - Maple, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Maple, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Maple, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Maple, NC

Average snowfall in December - Maple, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Maple, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Maple, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maple, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maple, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Maple, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Maple, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Maple, NC

Average UV index in December - Maple, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Maple, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Maple, 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 27).

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Average visibility in December
Maple, NC

Average visibility in December - Maple, 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).

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