December weather forecastNewland, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Newland, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Newland, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Newland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Newland. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Newland.
On the first day of December in Newland, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Newland is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Newland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Newland, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Newland, North Carolina.

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In Newland, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

In Newland, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Newland is 9h and 45min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Newland, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Newland, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Newland, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Newland, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Newland, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Newland, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Newland, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newland, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newland, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newland, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newland, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Newland, NC

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Newland, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Newland, NC

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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