December weather forecast
Mineral Springs, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mineral Springs, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at an icy 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Mineral Springs.

Rainfall

In Mineral Springs, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Mineral Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 17.05" (433mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mineral Springs are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mineral Springs, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mineral Springs, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mineral Springs in December?

In Mineral Springs, in December, the average high-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Mineral Springs?

The months with the highest humidity in Mineral Springs are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mineral Springs?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mineral Springs is 75%.

How much does it rain in Mineral Springs in December?

In Mineral Springs, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Mineral Springs?

December is the first month it typically snows in Mineral Springs. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mineral Springs?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mineral Springs, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Mineral Springs have in December?

In Mineral Springs, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mineral Springs?

On the first day of December in Mineral Springs, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mineral Springs?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mineral Springs, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mineral Springs?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mineral Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mineral Springs is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average temperature in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average pressure in December - Mineral Springs, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average humidity in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Mineral Springs, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average UV index in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average visibility in December - Mineral Springs, 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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