December weather forecastTuxedo, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Tuxedo, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.6°F (9.8°C) and min 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Tuxedo's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Tuxedo, in December, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In Tuxedo, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

In Tuxedo, North Carolina, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

In Tuxedo, North Carolina, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tuxedo is 5.7h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Tuxedo, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tuxedo, NC

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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