December weather forecast
Alert, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alert, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

As Alert enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) of November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 37.6°F (3.1°C) at night.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Alert, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alert, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Alert, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Alert, during the entire year, snow falls for 6 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Alert?

The average relative humidity in December in Alert is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Alert, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alert have in December?

In Alert, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alert, NC

Average temperature in December - Alert, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°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°F).

Average pressure in December
Alert, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alert, NC

Average wind speed in December - Alert, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Alert, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Alert, NC

Average rainfall in December - Alert, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Alert, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Alert, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alert, NC

Average snowfall in December - Alert, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alert, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Alert, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alert, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alert, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Alert, NC

Average UV index in December - Alert, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Alert, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Alert, 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
Alert, NC

Average visibility in December - Alert, 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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