December weather forecast
Rockingham, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Rockingham, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

Rockingham experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Rockingham experiences a nighttime temperature average of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The wettest months are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rockingham are January through March, November and December. In December, in Rockingham, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rockingham, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rockingham is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rockingham, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Rockingham.

UV index

In Rockingham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rockingham in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rockingham, is 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Rockingham?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Rockingham?

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

What is the rainiest month in Rockingham?

The months with the most rainfall in Rockingham are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Rockingham in December?

In Rockingham, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rockingham in December?

In Rockingham, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rockingham?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rockingham, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Rockingham have in December?

The average day length in December in Rockingham, North Carolina, is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rockingham?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rockingham, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rockingham?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Rockingham, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rockingham?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Rockingham?

In Rockingham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rockingham, NC

Average temperature in December - Rockingham, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rockingham, NC

Average pressure in December - Rockingham, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rockingham, NC

Average wind speed in December - Rockingham, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rockingham, NC

Average humidity in December - Rockingham, 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
Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall in December - Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall in December - Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
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
Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Rockingham, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rockingham, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rockingham, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rockingham, NC

Average UV index in December - Rockingham, 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
Rockingham, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Rockingham, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Rockingham, NC

Average visibility in December - Rockingham, 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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