Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A subtle shift in Sanford's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Sanford observes an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during December.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Sanford, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.7 days and collects up to 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sanford, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.6 days and aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Sanford, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Sanford in December?
What is the most humid month in Sanford?
What is the average humidity in December in Sanford?
How much does it rain in Sanford in December?
How much does it snow in Sanford in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?
What is the average length of the day in December in Sanford?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sanford?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Sanford?
How long on average sun shines in December in Sanford?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sanford?
How high is the UV index in December in Sanford?
Average temperature in December
Sanford, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Sanford, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sanford, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sanford, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Sanford, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sanford, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Sanford, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sanford, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sanford, 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 June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sanford, 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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