December weather forecast
Riegelwood, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Riegelwood, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in November to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). An average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) is noted in Riegelwood during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riegelwood, North Carolina, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Riegelwood, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Riegelwood, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Riegelwood, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Riegelwood, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Riegelwood.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Riegelwood, North Carolina, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Riegelwood in December?

Riegelwood in December has an average high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Riegelwood?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Riegelwood?

In Riegelwood, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Riegelwood?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riegelwood?

The month with the shortest days in Riegelwood, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

In Riegelwood, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Riegelwood?

On the first day of December in Riegelwood, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Riegelwood?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Riegelwood, North Carolina, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Riegelwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Riegelwood is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Riegelwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Riegelwood?

In Riegelwood, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average temperature in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riegelwood, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average wind speed in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average humidity in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average rainfall in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average snowfall in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 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
Riegelwood, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Riegelwood, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average UV index in December - Riegelwood, 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
Riegelwood, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Riegelwood, NC

Average visibility in December - Riegelwood, 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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