December weather forecastNims, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Nims, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
With the arrival of December, Nims experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a refreshing 59°F (15°C) in November to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). During the month of December, Nims anticipates a mean low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Nims, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nims, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Nims are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Nims, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Nims, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Nims, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Nims, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Nims, NC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Nims, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Nims, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Nims, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Nims, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nims, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Nims, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Nims, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Nims, 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 29).
Average visibility in December
Nims, 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).
