Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). The low-temperature average for Oriental during December stands at a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month in Oriental, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Oriental, North Carolina, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 39.61" (1006mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Oriental are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Oriental, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.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 Oriental, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Oriental.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Oriental. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the most humid month in Oriental?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Oriental?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Oriental?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Oriental?
How long on average sun shines in December in Oriental?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oriental?
What is the UV index reading in December in Oriental?
Average temperature in December
Oriental, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Oriental, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Oriental, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Oriental, NC
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Oriental, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").
Average rainfall days in December
Oriental, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oriental, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oriental, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Oriental, 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 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oriental, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Oriental, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Oriental, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Oriental, 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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