December weather forecastPinnacle, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pinnacle, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). December's nights in Pinnacle observe an average temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pinnacle, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Pinnacle, 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
Pinnacle, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Pinnacle, NC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Pinnacle, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Pinnacle, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pinnacle, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pinnacle, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Pinnacle, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pinnacle, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Pinnacle, 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
Pinnacle, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Pinnacle, 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).
