December weather forecast
Poplar Branch, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Poplar Branch indicates a consistently low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Poplar Branch is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Poplar Branch, there are 173.9 rainfall days, and 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Poplar Branch are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Poplar Branch, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Poplar Branch are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Poplar Branch?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Poplar Branch, is 53.4°F (11.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Poplar Branch?

In Poplar Branch, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Poplar Branch?

In Poplar Branch, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Poplar Branch?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Poplar Branch?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Poplar Branch?

In Poplar Branch, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Poplar Branch?

On the first day of December in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Poplar Branch have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Poplar Branch is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Poplar Branch?

The months with the lowest UV index in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Poplar Branch?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average temperature in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average pressure in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average wind speed in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average humidity in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average rainfall in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average snowfall in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poplar Branch, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average UV index in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Poplar Branch, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Poplar Branch, NC

Average visibility in December - Poplar Branch, 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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