December weather forecastMicro, NC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Micro, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Micro witnesses an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Micro, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Micro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Micro, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Micro, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Micro, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Micro, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. 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. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Micro, North Carolina, are 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Micro, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

In Micro, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Micro, North Carolina, is 9h and 48min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Micro, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Micro is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Micro, 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°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Micro, 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
Micro, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Micro, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Micro, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Micro, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Micro, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Micro, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Micro, 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
Micro, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Micro, 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
Micro, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Micro, 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).