December weather forecastWest Smithfield, NC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Smithfield, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at an icy 39.2°F (4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in West Smithfield is 76%.Rainfall
In West Smithfield, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Smithfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.7 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In West Smithfield, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in West Smithfield, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in West Smithfield, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Smithfield is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Smithfield, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
West Smithfield, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
West Smithfield, 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).
