December weather forecastRuth, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Ruth, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 36°F (2.2°C) and max 50.9°F (10.5°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Throughout December, Ruth anticipates an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ruth, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 50.9°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 (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Ruth, 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
Ruth, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Ruth, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Ruth, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Ruth, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ruth, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ruth, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Ruth, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ruth, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Ruth, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ruth, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Ruth, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
