December weather forecastPutnam, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Putnam, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Putnam temperatures generally rest at a low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during the December nights.Humidity
December is the most humid month in Putnam, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Putnam, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Putnam is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Putnam, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Putnam, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Putnam, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Putnam, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Putnam, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Putnam, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Putnam, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Putnam, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Putnam, 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
Putnam, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Putnam, 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
Putnam, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Putnam, 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).
