December weather forecastTar Heel, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Tar Heel, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). In Tar Heel, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tar Heel, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tar Heel.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Tar Heel, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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 54min
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 36min
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).
