December weather forecastRidgecrest, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ridgecrest, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 48°F (8.9°C).Temperature
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
The wettest months are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Ridgecrest is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 48°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Ridgecrest, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.07"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgecrest, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Ridgecrest, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and December (5mi).
