December weather forecast
Stokes, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Stokes, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). An average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In Stokes, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Stokes, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stokes, North Carolina, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stokes are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Stokes. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Stokes, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Stokes 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Stokes?

In Stokes, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stokes?

In Stokes, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Stokes?

In Stokes, North Carolina, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Stokes?

December is the first month it typically snows in Stokes, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stokes?

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

How many hours of daylight does Stokes have in December?

The average day length in December in Stokes is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Stokes?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stokes, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Stokes?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Stokes?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Stokes?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Stokes, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Stokes, NC

Average temperature in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°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 (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stokes, NC

Average pressure in December - Stokes, 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
Stokes, NC

Average wind speed in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stokes, NC

Average humidity in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stokes, NC

Average rainfall in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and October (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stokes, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stokes, NC

Average snowfall in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stokes, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stokes, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (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
Stokes, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stokes, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stokes, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Stokes, 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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Stokes, NC

Average visibility in December - Stokes, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).

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