December weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Sugar Mountain.

Rainfall

In Sugar Mountain, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sugar Mountain are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Sugar Mountain is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sugar Mountain. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Sugar Mountain in December?

In Sugar Mountain, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the most humid month in Sugar Mountain?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Sugar Mountain.

What is the average humidity in December in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Sugar Mountain?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sugar Mountain?

The month with the shortest days in Sugar Mountain is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sugar Mountain have in December?

The average day length in December in Sugar Mountain is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sugar Mountain?

On the first day of December in Sugar Mountain, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar Mountain have in December?

In Sugar Mountain, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sugar Mountain?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average pressure in December - Sugar Mountain, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sugar Mountain, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in December - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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