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
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). The low-temperature average for Peterson during December stands at a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In December, in Peterson, North Carolina, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Peterson, North Carolina, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Peterson.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Peterson. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Peterson?
What are the most humid months in Peterson?
What is the average humidity in December in Peterson?
How many days does it rain in December in Peterson?
What is the snowiest month in Peterson?
How much does it snow in Peterson in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Peterson?
What is the average length of the day in December in Peterson?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Peterson?
How long on average sun shines in December in Peterson?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Peterson?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Peterson?
Average temperature in December
Peterson, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Peterson, 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
Peterson, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Peterson, NC
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Peterson, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and November (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Peterson, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peterson, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 3.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peterson, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peterson, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peterson, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Peterson, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Peterson, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Peterson, 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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