December weather forecastThomasville, NC
December
Weather in December
December ends the year with a full-blown winter season in Thomasville. The weather turns significantly colder, with average lows touching 36.3°F (2.4°C). With an average snowfall of 1.61" (41mm), it gives the city a picturesque winter look. Despite the cold, the city gears up for the holiday season with beautiful decorations and festive cheer. As the year ends, residents look forward to the new year and a new season.Temperature
The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 36.3°F (2.4°C) during December nights.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Thomasville, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.5 rainfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thomasville, there are 6.9 snowfall days, and 6.18" (157mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 50.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Thomasville, 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
Thomasville, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Thomasville, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Thomasville, 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
Thomasville, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Thomasville, 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).
