December weather forecastCharlotte, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Charlotte, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Charlotte's average high-temperature eases from a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C) to an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Charlotte records at a frosty 48°F (8.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Charlotte, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Charlotte, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121 days and collects up to 15.79" (401mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. 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. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Charlotte, 63.7°F (17.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 48°F (8.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

In Charlotte, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

In Charlotte, Texas, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Charlotte, Texas, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Charlotte, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Charlotte is 10h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Charlotte, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Charlotte.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Charlotte, Texas, is 5.1h.

The month with the lowest UV index in Charlotte, Texas, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Charlotte, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (98.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Charlotte, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Charlotte, TX

  • 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).