December weather forecastWashburn, NC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Washburn, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). Throughout December nights, Washburn registers an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Washburn, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Washburn, 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
Washburn, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Washburn, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Washburn, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Washburn, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Washburn, 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
Washburn, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Washburn, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Washburn, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Washburn, 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
Washburn, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Washburn, 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).
