December weather forecast
Speed, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Speed, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

In Speed, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). In Speed, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Speed is 77%.

Rainfall

In Speed, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Speed, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Speed. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Speed, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Speed?

December temperatures in Speed vary between a high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Speed?

In Speed, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Speed?

In Speed, North Carolina, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Speed?

December is the first month it typically snows in Speed. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Speed?

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

How many hours of daylight does Speed have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Speed?

On the first day of December in Speed, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Speed?

The months with the least sunshine in Speed are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Speed have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Speed, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Speed?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Speed, NC

Average temperature in December - Speed, 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 (48.2°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 (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Speed, NC

Average pressure in December - Speed, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Speed, NC

Average wind speed in December - Speed, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Speed, NC

Average humidity in December - Speed, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Speed, NC

Average rainfall in December - Speed, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Speed, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Speed, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Speed, NC

Average snowfall in December - Speed, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Speed, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Speed, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Speed, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Speed, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Speed, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Speed, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Speed, NC

Average UV index in December - Speed, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Speed, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Speed, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Speed, NC

Average visibility in December - Speed, 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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