December weather forecast
Mount Airy, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Airy, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.8°F (1°C) and max 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Mount Airy sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). During December, Mount Airy consistently records a temperature low averaging an icy 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Mount Airy is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Mount Airy, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Airy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Mount Airy, North Carolina. In December, in Mount Airy, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Airy, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Airy are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
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 wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Mount Airy?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mount Airy, North Carolina, are 48.2°F (9°C) and 33.8°F (1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Mount Airy?

The most humid month in Mount Airy, North Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Airy?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Mount Airy in December?

In Mount Airy, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Airy?

In Mount Airy, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Airy?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Airy, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Airy have in December?

In Mount Airy, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Airy?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Airy, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mount Airy?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Airy, North Carolina, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Airy?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mount Airy is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mount Airy?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mount Airy?

In Mount Airy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average temperature in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average pressure in December - Mount Airy, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average humidity in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average UV index in December - Mount Airy, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Airy, NC

Average visibility in December - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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