December weather forecast
Vilas, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Vilas, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and max 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) during December.

Humidity

February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Vilas.

Rainfall

In Vilas, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.6 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Vilas?

In Vilas, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Vilas?

February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Vilas.

What is the average humidity in December in Vilas?

The average relative humidity in December in Vilas, North Carolina, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Vilas?

In Vilas, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Vilas?

The month with the most snowfall in Vilas, North Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Vilas?

In Vilas, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vilas?

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

How many hours of daylight does Vilas have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Vilas?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Vilas, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Vilas?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Vilas have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Vilas is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Vilas?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Vilas?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Vilas is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Vilas, NC

Average temperature in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Vilas, NC

Average pressure in December - Vilas, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Vilas, NC

Average wind speed in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Vilas, NC

Average humidity in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Vilas, NC

Average rainfall in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Vilas, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Vilas, NC

Average snowfall in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Vilas, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vilas, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Vilas, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Vilas, NC

Average UV index in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Vilas, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Vilas, NC

Average visibility in December - Vilas, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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