Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Raleigh's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In December, in Raleigh, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Raleigh are January through April, November and December. In Raleigh, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Raleigh, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Raleigh, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Raleigh, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Raleigh is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Raleigh, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Raleigh, IL
- 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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