December weather forecastShoups Ford, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Shoups Ford, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 51.3°F (10.7°C).Temperature
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). During December, Shoups Ford's temperature averages to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Shoups Ford, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Shoups Ford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) 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 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Shoups Ford, 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
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Shoups Ford, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Shoups Ford, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Shoups Ford, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
