December weather forecast
Saint Helena, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint Helena, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.2°F (14°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Saint Helena's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). Saint Helena, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In Saint Helena, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Saint Helena, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Helena, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saint Helena are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Saint Helena. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Saint Helena, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 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 in Saint Helena.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Saint Helena are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Saint Helena?

The high-temperature, in December, in Saint Helena, records 57.2°F (14°C), while the low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saint Helena?

In Saint Helena, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Saint Helena in December?

In Saint Helena, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Saint Helena?

December is the first month it typically snows in Saint Helena, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint Helena?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Saint Helena?

The average day length in December in Saint Helena is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Saint Helena?

On the first day of December in Saint Helena, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Saint Helena?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Helena have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saint Helena?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Saint Helena?

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

Average temperature in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°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 (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average pressure in December - Saint Helena, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average wind speed in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average humidity in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average rainfall in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average snowfall in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Saint Helena, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Helena, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average UV index in December - Saint Helena, 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 and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Helena, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Saint Helena, NC

Average visibility in December - Saint Helena, 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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