December weather forecastPinehurst, NC
December
Weather in December
December in Pinehurst signifies the onset of winter, bundling up to survive the chill in the air. The average high temperature rests at 53.6°F (12°C), bringing the city back to the cold circles of winter that started a year ago. December dances with the winter's frost and proves to be the perfect end to Pinehurst's year-long weather journey. The city welcomes snowfall at the end of the month, providing the perfect conclusion to the year and paving the way for another annual cycle of varying weathers that make Pinehurst such a diverse and appealing destination.Temperature
December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). During December, Pinehurst records an average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) at night.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Pinehurst, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Pinehurst, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.2 days and collects up to 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pinehurst, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.3 snowfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.6°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 (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Pinehurst, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Pinehurst, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
