December weather forecast
Putnam, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Putnam, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.1°F (3.4°C) and max 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Putnam, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Putnam, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Putnam, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Putnam. In Putnam, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
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, in Putnam, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Putnam are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Putnam is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Putnam?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Putnam, is 53.4°F (11.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Putnam?

The most humid month in Putnam, North Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Putnam?

In December, the average relative humidity in Putnam, North Carolina, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Putnam?

In December, in Putnam, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Putnam in December?

In Putnam, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Putnam?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Putnam have in December?

In Putnam, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Putnam?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Putnam, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Putnam?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Putnam, North Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does Putnam have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Putnam?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Putnam, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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Average pressure in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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Average humidity in December
Putnam, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Putnam, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Putnam, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Putnam, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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Average UV index in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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Average visibility in December
Putnam, NC

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).

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