December weather forecast
Sandy Creek, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sandy Creek, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) in November to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Sandy Creek's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sandy Creek, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Sandy Creek, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sandy Creek, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Sandy Creek, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Sandy Creek, North Carolina.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sandy Creek in December?

The high-temperature during December is 57.9°F (14.4°C) and the low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sandy Creek?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sandy Creek in December?

In Sandy Creek, North Carolina, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sandy Creek?

In Sandy Creek, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sandy Creek?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sandy Creek have in December?

The average day length in December in Sandy Creek is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sandy Creek?

On the first day of December in Sandy Creek, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sandy Creek?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sandy Creek have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sandy Creek?

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 Sandy Creek?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average temperature in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average pressure in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average humidity in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy Creek, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average UV index in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Sandy Creek, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Creek, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Sandy Creek, NC

Average visibility in December - Sandy Creek, 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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