December weather forecast
Swannanoa, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Swannanoa, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Swannanoa is 77%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Swannanoa are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Swannanoa, North Carolina, are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Swannanoa is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Swannanoa.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Swannanoa. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Swannanoa in December?

The high-temperature in Swannanoa, North Carolina, during December is 48°F (8.9°C) and the low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Swannanoa?

In Swannanoa, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Swannanoa?

The wettest months in Swannanoa, North Carolina, are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Swannanoa?

In Swannanoa, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Swannanoa?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Swannanoa?

In Swannanoa, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swannanoa?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Swannanoa.

How many hours of daylight does Swannanoa have in December?

The average day length in December in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Swannanoa?

On the first day of December in Swannanoa, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Swannanoa?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Swannanoa, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Swannanoa have in December?

In Swannanoa, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Swannanoa?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Swannanoa?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average temperature in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average pressure in December - Swannanoa, 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
Swannanoa, NC

Average wind speed in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average humidity in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average rainfall in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average snowfall in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swannanoa, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average UV index in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

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

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Average visibility in December
Swannanoa, NC

Average visibility in December - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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