December weather forecastStanley, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Stanley, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).Temperature
The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Stanley's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Stanley, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) 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 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Stanley, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Stanley, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Stanley, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Stanley, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Stanley, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Stanley, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Stanley, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Stanley, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stanley, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Stanley, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Stanley, 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
Stanley, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Stanley, 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).
