December weather forecast
Royal Pines, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Royal Pines, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). Royal Pines's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Royal Pines. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Royal Pines, North Carolina, are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Royal Pines, North Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

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 7:21 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Royal Pines, North Carolina. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Royal Pines?

The high-temperature, in December, in Royal Pines, records 48.4°F (9.1°C), while the low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Royal Pines?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Royal Pines?

The average relative humidity in December in Royal Pines, North Carolina, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Royal Pines?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Royal Pines in December?

In Royal Pines, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Royal Pines?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Royal Pines in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Royal Pines?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Royal Pines?

In December, the average day length in Royal Pines, North Carolina, is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Royal Pines?

On the first day of December in Royal Pines, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Royal Pines?

The month with the least sunshine in Royal Pines is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Royal Pines have in December?

In Royal Pines, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Royal Pines?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Royal Pines?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Royal Pines, North Carolina, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average temperature in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°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 (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

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Average pressure in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average pressure in December - Royal Pines, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average wind speed in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average humidity in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average rainfall in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average snowfall in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Royal Pines, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average UV index in December - Royal Pines, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Royal Pines, NC

Average visibility in December - Royal Pines, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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