December weather forecast
Palmyra, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Palmyra, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Palmyra notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). During December nights, Palmyra records an average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

In Palmyra, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Palmyra, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palmyra, there are 165 rainfall days, and 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palmyra 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 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Palmyra, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Palmyra, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 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, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Palmyra?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palmyra, records 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palmyra?

The average relative humidity in December in Palmyra, North Carolina, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Palmyra in December?

In Palmyra, North Carolina, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Palmyra?

December is the first month it typically snows in Palmyra, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmyra?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Palmyra?

In Palmyra, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palmyra?

On the first day of December in Palmyra, sunrise is at 7:02 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.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Palmyra?

The months with the least sunshine in Palmyra, North Carolina, are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmyra have in December?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Palmyra?

In Palmyra, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palmyra, NC

Average temperature in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°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 (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°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 (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palmyra, NC

Average pressure in December - Palmyra, 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
Palmyra, NC

Average wind speed in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palmyra, NC

Average humidity in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmyra, NC

Average rainfall in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmyra, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palmyra, NC

Average snowfall in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
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
Palmyra, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Palmyra, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmyra, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palmyra, NC

Average UV index in December - Palmyra, 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
Palmyra, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Palmyra, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Palmyra, NC

Average visibility in December - Palmyra, 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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