December weather forecast
Whittier, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whittier, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F and an average high of 47.1°F.

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a fresh 53.6°F to a frosty 47.1°F. Whittier records an average low-temperature of 32.4°F throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Whittier, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 3.94" of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whittier, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 40.39" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" 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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Whittier, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Whittier, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Whittier. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Whittier?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Whittier, North Carolina, are 47.1°F and 32.4°F respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Whittier?

The average relative humidity in December in Whittier, North Carolina, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Whittier in December?

In December, in Whittier, North Carolina, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.94" of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Whittier?

The month with the most snowfall in Whittier is December, when snow falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Whittier?

In December, in Whittier, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 2.95" of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Whittier?

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

How many hours of daylight does Whittier have in December?

The average day length in December in Whittier is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Whittier?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whittier, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Whittier?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Whittier, North Carolina, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Whittier have in December?

In Whittier, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Whittier?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Whittier.

What is the UV index reading in December in Whittier?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whittier, NC

Average temperature in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Whittier, NC

Average pressure in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Whittier, NC

Average wind speed in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Whittier, NC

Average humidity in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Whittier, NC

Average rainfall in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").

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Average rainfall days in December
Whittier, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Whittier, NC

Average snowfall in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Whittier, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whittier, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Whittier, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Whittier, NC

Average UV index in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Whittier, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Whittier, NC

Average visibility in December - Whittier, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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