December weather forecast
Mountain Home, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mountain Home, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Mountain Home, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Mountain Home, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Mountain Home, North Carolina. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Mountain Home, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mountain Home. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Mountain Home?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Mountain Home?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Mountain Home?

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

What is the rainiest month in Mountain Home?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mountain Home. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mountain Home in December?

In Mountain Home, North Carolina, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Mountain Home?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Mountain Home. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Mountain Home in December?

In Mountain Home, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mountain Home?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Mountain Home?

In December, the average day length in Mountain Home is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mountain Home?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mountain Home, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mountain Home?

The month with the least sunshine in Mountain Home is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mountain Home?

In Mountain Home, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mountain Home?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mountain Home?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mountain Home is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average temperature in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average pressure in December - Mountain Home, 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
Mountain Home, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average humidity in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Mountain Home, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain Home, 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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average UV index in December - Mountain Home, 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
Mountain Home, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Home, 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 29).

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Average visibility in December
Mountain Home, NC

Average visibility in December - Mountain Home, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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