December weather forecastTurkey, NC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Turkey, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C) to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). Turkey, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Turkey, North Carolina, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Turkey, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Turkey, North Carolina, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 33.86" (860mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Turkey, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Turkey, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Turkey is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Turkey, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Turkey, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Turkey, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Turkey, North Carolina, during December are 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

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

In Turkey, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Turkey, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Turkey, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Turkey is 9h and 51min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Turkey, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine in Turkey, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Turkey is 5.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Turkey is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Turkey, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 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
Turkey, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Turkey, 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
Turkey, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and October (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Turkey, NC

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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