December weather forecast
Powellsville, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Powellsville, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Powellsville records a steady low-temperature average of 37.9°F (3.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In Powellsville, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Powellsville, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Powellsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Powellsville are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Powellsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Powellsville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Powellsville.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Powellsville, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Powellsville?

The high-temperature, in December, in Powellsville, records 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Powellsville?

In December, the average relative humidity in Powellsville is 78%.

How much does it rain in Powellsville in December?

In December, in Powellsville, North Carolina, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Powellsville?

December is the first month it typically snows in Powellsville. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Powellsville?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Powellsville?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Powellsville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Powellsville, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Powellsville?

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Powellsville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Powellsville, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Powellsville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Powellsville, NC

Average temperature in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Powellsville, NC

Average pressure in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Powellsville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Powellsville, NC

Average humidity in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Powellsville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Powellsville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Powellsville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
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
Powellsville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powellsville, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Powellsville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Powellsville, NC

Average UV index in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Powellsville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Powellsville, NC

Average visibility in December - Powellsville, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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