December weather forecastScranton, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Scranton, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Scranton's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Scranton, North Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Scranton, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.2 rainfall days, and 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Scranton. In December, in Scranton, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Scranton, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Scranton, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Scranton, North Carolina.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Scranton, North Carolina. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Scranton, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Scranton, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Scranton, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Scranton, NC
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Scranton, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Scranton, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scranton, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scranton, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Scranton, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scranton, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Scranton, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Scranton, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Scranton, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
