December weather forecastStanleyville, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Stanleyville, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Stanleyville's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Stanleyville is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Stanleyville, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Stanleyville, the average high-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

In Stanleyville, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Stanleyville, 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
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Stanleyville, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Stanleyville, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Stanleyville, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Stanleyville, 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).