December weather forecast
Thelma, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Thelma, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Thelma, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Thelma, North Carolina, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Thelma, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thelma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Thelma, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Thelma, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.4 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Thelma, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Thelma is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Thelma in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Thelma, is 51.4°F (10.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thelma?

The average relative humidity in December in Thelma, North Carolina, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Thelma in December?

In Thelma, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Thelma?

In Thelma, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thelma?

The month with the shortest days in Thelma is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Thelma have in December?

In Thelma, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Thelma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thelma, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Thelma?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Thelma have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Thelma, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Thelma?

In Thelma, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thelma, NC

Average temperature in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thelma, NC

Average pressure in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Thelma, NC

Average wind speed in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thelma, NC

Average humidity in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Thelma, NC

Average rainfall in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thelma, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thelma, NC

Average snowfall in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thelma, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Thelma, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Thelma, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thelma, NC

Average UV index in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Thelma, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Thelma, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Thelma, NC

Average visibility in December - Thelma, 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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