December weather forecastScottville, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Scottville, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Scottville experiences an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in month of December.

Humidity

In Scottville, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Scottville, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Scottville is December, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Scottville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Scottville, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Scottville vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Scottville, North Carolina, is 79%.

In December, in Scottville, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

In Scottville, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Scottville, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In Scottville, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

January and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Scottville.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Scottville.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Scottville, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scottville, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Scottville, NC

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).