December weather forecast
Mount Olive, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Olive, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Mount Olive observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Throughout December, Mount Olive's nights cool down to an average of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mount Olive, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Mount Olive, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Olive are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Mount Olive, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Mount Olive, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Mount Olive, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Mount Olive, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mount Olive in December?

Mount Olive in December has an average high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Olive?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Mount Olive in December?

In Mount Olive, North Carolina, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Mount Olive?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

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

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

In Mount Olive, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Olive, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

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

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

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Mount Olive, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average temperature in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average pressure in December - Mount Olive, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average humidity in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
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
Mount Olive, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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 Olive, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Olive, 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 3min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Olive, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Olive, NC

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Olive, NC

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

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

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