Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Tar Heel's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Tar Heel is 76%.Rainfall
In Tar Heel, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tar Heel, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December in Tar Heel, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Tar Heel are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
In Tar Heel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Tar Heel?
What is the average humidity in December in Tar Heel?
How many days does it rain in December in Tar Heel?
How many days does it snow in December in Tar Heel?
What is the month with the shortest days in Tar Heel?
How many hours of daylight does Tar Heel have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tar Heel?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Tar Heel?
How long on average sun shines in December in Tar Heel?
What is the UV index reading in December in Tar Heel?
Average temperature in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Tar Heel, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Tar Heel, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Tar Heel, 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).
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