December weather forecastSilver City, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Silver City, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).Temperature
Silver City's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Silver City observes an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during December.Humidity
May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Silver City, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. 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 December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. 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.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.UV index
In Silver City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver City, 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 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
