Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). The average temperature in Sims drops to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Sims is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sims, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sims are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Sims. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Sims, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sims.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Sims, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
In Sims, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Sims?
What is the average humidity in December in Sims?
How many days does it rain in December in Sims?
When does it start to snow in Sims?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sims?
What is the average length of the day in December in Sims?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sims?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Sims?
How many hours of sunshine does Sims have in December?
What is the UV index reading in December in Sims?
Average temperature in December
Sims, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in December
Sims, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sims, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Sims, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Sims, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Sims, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sims, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sims, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Sims, 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 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sims, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Sims, 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
Sims, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sims, 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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