December weather forecastMaple, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Maple, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Maple, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maple, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Maple, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. 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
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maple, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
