December weather forecast
Mount Gilead, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F and 52.9°F.

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's moderate 59.7°F to a cool 52.9°F. In Mount Gilead, an average low-temperature of 37.8°F is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Mount Gilead, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.8" of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.3 rainfall days, and 30.35" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Gilead are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Gilead, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.86" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Gilead.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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FAQ

What are December temperatures in Mount Gilead?

During December, Mount Gilead experiences an average high-temperature of 52.9°F and a low-temperature of 37.8°F. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F.

What is the most humid month in Mount Gilead?

December is the most humid month in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Gilead?

In Mount Gilead, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mount Gilead?

In Mount Gilead, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.8" of accumulated precipitation.

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

In Mount Gilead, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" of snow.

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

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Gilead?

The average day length in December in Mount Gilead is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Gilead?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

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

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Gilead.

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

In Mount Gilead, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average temperature in December - Mount Gilead, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average pressure in December - Mount Gilead, 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
Mount Gilead, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mount Gilead, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average humidity in December - Mount Gilead, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Gilead, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Gilead, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mount Gilead, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Gilead, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Mount Gilead, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Gilead, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Gilead, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average UV index in December - Mount Gilead, 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
Mount Gilead, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Gilead, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Gilead, NC

Average visibility in December - Mount Gilead, 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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