December weather forecastSandy Ridge, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sandy Ridge, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Temperature
As December arrives, Sandy Ridge's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Sandy Ridge, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sandy Ridge, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.7 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 49.1°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 (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Sandy Ridge, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Sandy Ridge, 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
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Sandy Ridge, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Sandy Ridge, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
