December weather forecastSouth Gastonia, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in South Gastonia, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).Temperature
A subtle shift in South Gastonia's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C) during December.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In South Gastonia, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in South Gastonia, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
South Gastonia, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Gastonia, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
South Gastonia, 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
South Gastonia, 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
South Gastonia, 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).
