December weather forecastPatterson, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Patterson, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). During December nights, Patterson witnesses a consistent average temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Patterson, there are 177.6 rainfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Patterson, North Carolina.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Patterson, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Patterson, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Patterson, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Patterson, NC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Patterson, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Patterson, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Patterson, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Patterson, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patterson, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Patterson, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Patterson, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Patterson, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Patterson, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September and December (5mi).
