December weather forecast
Pinnacle, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Pinnacle, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Pinnacle are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Pinnacle is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Pinnacle, North Carolina. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pinnacle.
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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Pinnacle in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pinnacle, is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Pinnacle?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Pinnacle?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Pinnacle?

The month with the most rainfall in Pinnacle is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Pinnacle?

In Pinnacle, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Pinnacle?

The month with the most snowfall in Pinnacle is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Pinnacle in December?

In December, in Pinnacle, North Carolina, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pinnacle?

The month with the shortest days in Pinnacle, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pinnacle have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pinnacle?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pinnacle, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Pinnacle?

The months with the least sunshine in Pinnacle, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pinnacle?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pinnacle, North Carolina, is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pinnacle?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Pinnacle?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pinnacle, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average pressure in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average humidity in December
Pinnacle, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pinnacle, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Pinnacle, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average UV index in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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Average visibility in December
Pinnacle, NC

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).

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