December weather forecast
Morganton, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Morganton, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). An average temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) marks the nights in Morganton in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) 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 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Morganton, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Morganton, North Carolina.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Morganton are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. 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 the temperatures in Morganton in December?

Morganton in December has an average high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Morganton?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Morganton, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Morganton?

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

What is the wettest month in Morganton?

The month with the most rainfall in Morganton, North Carolina, is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Morganton in December?

In December, in Morganton, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Morganton?

The month with the most snowfall in Morganton, North Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Morganton in December?

In Morganton, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Morganton?

The month with the shortest days in Morganton is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Morganton?

In Morganton, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Morganton?

On the first day of December in Morganton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Morganton?

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Morganton, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Morganton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Morganton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Morganton?

In Morganton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Morganton, NC

Average temperature in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Morganton, NC

Average pressure in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Morganton, NC

Average wind speed in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Morganton, NC

Average humidity in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Morganton, NC

Average rainfall in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Morganton, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Morganton, NC

Average snowfall in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Morganton, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Morganton, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Morganton, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Morganton, NC

Average UV index in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Morganton, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Morganton, NC

Average visibility in December - Morganton, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).

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