December weather forecast
Walnut Cove, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Walnut Cove, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Throughout December, Walnut Cove anticipates an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Walnut Cove are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Walnut Cove. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) 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 December in Walnut Cove, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Walnut Cove, North Carolina.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Walnut Cove in December?

The high-temperature during December is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months in Walnut Cove?

The months with the highest humidity in Walnut Cove are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Walnut Cove?

The average relative humidity in December in Walnut Cove is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Walnut Cove?

The month with the most rainfall in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Walnut Cove?

In Walnut Cove, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Walnut Cove?

The month with the most snowfall in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Walnut Cove?

In December, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walnut Cove?

December has the shortest days of the year in Walnut Cove, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Walnut Cove?

In Walnut Cove, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Walnut Cove?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Walnut Cove?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Walnut Cove have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Walnut Cove is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Walnut Cove?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Walnut Cove?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average temperature in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average pressure in December - Walnut Cove, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average humidity in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average rainfall in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average snowfall in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walnut Cove, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average UV index in December - Walnut Cove, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Walnut Cove, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Walnut Cove, NC

Average visibility in December - Walnut Cove, 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).

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