December weather forecastSummerfield, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Summerfield, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.6°F (9.8°C) and min 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). The average temperature in Summerfield, North Carolina, drops to an icy 35.6°F (2°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Summerfield, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Summerfield.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 49.6°F (9.8°C) and the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

In Summerfield, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Summerfield, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Summerfield, 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
Summerfield, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Summerfield, 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
Summerfield, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Summerfield, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Summerfield, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Summerfield, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Summerfield, 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 30min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Summerfield, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Summerfield, 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
Summerfield, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Summerfield, 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).