December weather forecastVestavia, NC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Vestavia, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Vestavia records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Vestavia experiences an average nighttime temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Vestavia.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Vestavia. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Vestavia. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Vestavia is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Vestavia, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Vestavia, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Vestavia are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Vestavia, the average high-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Vestavia. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

In Vestavia, North Carolina, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Vestavia. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

In December, in Vestavia, North Carolina, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Vestavia, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of December in Vestavia, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Vestavia.

In Vestavia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Vestavia, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Vestavia, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Vestavia, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Vestavia, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Vestavia, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Vestavia, NC

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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