December weather forecast
Mud Castle, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Mud Castle, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C). Mud Castle in December experiences a low-temperature average of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mud Castle, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mud Castle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Mud Castle. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mud Castle, North Carolina.
On the first day of December in Mud Castle, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Mud Castle are February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Mud Castle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mud Castle in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mud Castle, North Carolina, during December are 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 37.4°F (3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mud Castle?

The average relative humidity in December in Mud Castle is 77%.

How much does it rain in Mud Castle in December?

In Mud Castle, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Mud Castle?

December is the first month it typically snows in Mud Castle. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mud Castle?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mud Castle?

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mud Castle?

On the first day of December in Mud Castle, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Mud Castle?

The months with the least sunshine in Mud Castle are February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mud Castle?

In Mud Castle, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Mud Castle?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average temperature in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average pressure in December - Mud Castle, 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
Mud Castle, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average humidity in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
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
Mud Castle, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Mud Castle, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mud Castle, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average UV index in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average visibility in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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