December weather forecastMebane, NC

December

Weather in December

December marks the return of winter in Mebane. The temperatures drop noticeably with the highs averaging 51.6°F (10.9°C) and lows hitting 36.5°F (2.5°C). Departing from the weather patterns of recent months, December sees an uptick in snowfall, aligning with the winter spirit. Unlike November, it experiences lower wind speeds setting the stage for a calm and serene winter. This month also records the year's highest relative humidity, reinforcing the chilly December weather.

Temperature

Mebane's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Mebane, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Mebane, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.5 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mebane are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Mebane, 51.6°F (10.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In Mebane, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Mebane, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Mebane, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 45min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

58.5°F

51.6°F

46.9°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.8mph

6.6mph

7.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

21.2

20.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mebane, NC

Average high temperature in December: 51.6°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 (46.9°F).

Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mebane, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mebane, NC

Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mebane, NC

Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mebane, NC

Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Mebane, NC

Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mebane, NC

Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mebane, NC

Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Mebane, NC

Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mebane, NC

Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Mebane, NC

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mebane, NC

Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mebane, 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).