December weather forecast
Patterson Springs, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Patterson Springs, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). During December, Patterson Springs records an average temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) at night.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Patterson Springs.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Patterson Springs, North Carolina. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Patterson Springs, North Carolina, are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Patterson Springs. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Patterson Springs, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Patterson Springs, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Patterson Springs in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Patterson Springs, is 52.2°F (11.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Patterson Springs?

The months with the highest humidity in Patterson Springs are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Patterson Springs?

The average relative humidity in December in Patterson Springs, North Carolina, is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Patterson Springs?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Patterson Springs, North Carolina. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Patterson Springs in December?

In Patterson Springs, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Patterson Springs?

The month with the most snowfall in Patterson Springs is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Patterson Springs in December?

In Patterson Springs, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Patterson Springs?

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

How many hours of daylight does Patterson Springs have in December?

The average day length in December in Patterson Springs, North Carolina, is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Patterson Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Patterson Springs, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Patterson Springs?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Patterson Springs, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Patterson Springs?

The average sunshine duration in December in Patterson Springs is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Patterson Springs?

The months with the lowest UV index in Patterson Springs are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Patterson Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Patterson Springs is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average temperature in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°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 (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average pressure in December - Patterson Springs, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average wind speed in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average humidity in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average rainfall in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average snowfall in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Patterson Springs, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patterson Springs, 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 2min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average UV index in December - Patterson Springs, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Patterson Springs, NC

Average visibility in December - Patterson Springs, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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