December weather forecast
Silver City, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver City, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

Silver City's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Silver City experiences a consistent average temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Silver City.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Silver City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Silver City. In Silver City, North Carolina, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Silver City, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Silver City.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Silver City.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Silver City, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Silver City?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Silver City, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Silver City?

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Silver City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Silver City is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Silver City?

In Silver City, North Carolina, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Silver City in December?

In Silver City, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Silver City?

December has the shortest days of the year in Silver City, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Silver City?

In Silver City, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Silver City?

On the first day of December in Silver City, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Silver City?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Silver City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Silver City is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Silver City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Silver City, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Silver City, NC

Average temperature in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Silver City, NC

Average pressure in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Silver City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Silver City, NC

Average humidity in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Silver City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Silver City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Silver City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Silver City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Silver City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver City, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Silver City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Silver City, NC

Average UV index in December - Silver City, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Silver City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Silver City, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Silver City, NC

Average visibility in December - Silver City, 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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