December weather forecastPilot Mountain, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.2°F (9°C) and min 33.8°F (1°C).Temperature
December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Pilot Mountain, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Pilot Mountain. In Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. In Pilot Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Pilot Mountain, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Pilot Mountain, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pilot Mountain, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Pilot Mountain, 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).
