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
The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature in Penland averages to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Penland.Rainfall
In Penland, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Penland, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.4 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Penland are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Penland is December, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Penland is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Penland, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Penland, North Carolina.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Penland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Penland in December?
What is the most humid month in Penland?
What is the average humidity in December in Penland?
How many days does it rain in December in Penland?
When does it snow the most in Penland?
How many days does it snow in December in Penland?
What is the month with the shortest days in Penland?
How many hours of daylight does Penland have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Penland?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Penland?
How many hours of sunshine does Penland have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Penland?
What is the UV index reading in December in Penland?
Average temperature in December
Penland, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Penland, 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
Penland, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Penland, NC
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Penland, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Penland, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Penland, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Penland, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Penland, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Penland, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Penland, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Penland, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Penland, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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