December weather forecastRose Hill, NC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rose Hill, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.8°F (13.2°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In Rose Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rose Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.5 days and collects up to 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Rose Hill. In Rose Hill, in December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.4 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rose Hill, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 55.8°F (13.2°C) and the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

In Rose Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Rose Hill, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Rose Hill, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

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

In Rose Hill, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rose Hill is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Rose Hill, NC

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).