December weather forecast
Waxhaw, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Waxhaw, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Waxhaw, North Carolina, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 17.05" (433mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Waxhaw. December is the first month it typically snows in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Waxhaw, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Waxhaw, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Waxhaw?

In Waxhaw, 52.9°F (11.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 39°F (3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Waxhaw?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Waxhaw?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Waxhaw?

In Waxhaw, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Waxhaw?

December is the first month it typically snows in Waxhaw. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Waxhaw?

December has the shortest days of the year in Waxhaw, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Waxhaw?

The average day length in December in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Waxhaw?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Waxhaw?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Waxhaw have in December?

In Waxhaw, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in December in Waxhaw?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average temperature in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average pressure in December - Waxhaw, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average wind speed in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average humidity in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average rainfall in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average snowfall in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average UV index in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Waxhaw, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Waxhaw, NC

Average visibility in December - Waxhaw, 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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