December weather forecastOak City, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Oak City, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).Temperature
Oak City's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). In Oak City, an average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) is expected during December.Humidity
In Oak City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Oak City, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Oak City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.6 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall in Oak City. December is the first month it typically snows in Oak City. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Oak City, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Oak City, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Oak City, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Oak City, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Oak City, NC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Oak City, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and October (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Oak City, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oak City, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oak City, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Oak City, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oak City, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Oak City, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Oak City, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Oak City, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
