December weather forecast
Scotland Neck, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scotland Neck, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.7°F (11.5°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). During December, Scotland Neck witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Scotland Neck, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Scotland Neck, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Scotland Neck, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Scotland Neck is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Scotland Neck?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Scotland Neck?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Scotland Neck?

In Scotland Neck, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Scotland Neck?

December is the first month it typically snows in Scotland Neck. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Scotland Neck?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Scotland Neck.

What is the average length of the day in December in Scotland Neck?

In Scotland Neck, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Scotland Neck?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Scotland Neck, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Scotland Neck?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Scotland Neck?

In Scotland Neck, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Scotland Neck?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Scotland Neck is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average temperature in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°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).

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Average pressure in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average pressure in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average wind speed in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average humidity in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average rainfall in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average snowfall in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
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
Scotland Neck, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Scotland Neck, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average UV index in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Scotland Neck, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Scotland Neck, NC

Average visibility in December - Scotland Neck, 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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