December weather forecast
Whitakers, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whitakers, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.2°F (11.2°C) and min 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Whitakers experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Whitakers witnesses an average temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Whitakers, North Carolina, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Whitakers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.1 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Whitakers, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Whitakers, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Whitakers?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Whitakers?

In Whitakers, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Whitakers?

In December, in Whitakers, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Whitakers?

December is the first month it typically snows in Whitakers. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Whitakers?

December has the shortest days of the year in Whitakers, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Whitakers have in December?

In December, the average day length in Whitakers, North Carolina, is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Whitakers?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whitakers, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Whitakers?

The months with the least sunshine in Whitakers, North Carolina, are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Whitakers?

In Whitakers, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Whitakers?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Whitakers, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Whitakers, NC

Average temperature in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°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 (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Whitakers, NC

Average pressure in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Whitakers, NC

Average wind speed in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Whitakers, NC

Average humidity in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Whitakers, NC

Average rainfall in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Whitakers, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Whitakers, NC

Average snowfall in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
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
Whitakers, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Whitakers, NC

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Whitakers, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Whitakers, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Whitakers, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Whitakers, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Whitakers, NC

Average visibility in December - Whitakers, 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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