December weather forecast
Arlington, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Arlington, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.8°F (1°C) and max 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Arlington, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arlington are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Arlington is December, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. 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. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Arlington in December?

Arlington in December has an average high-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Arlington are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Arlington, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Arlington, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Arlington, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Arlington have 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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Arlington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arlington, NC

Average temperature in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Arlington, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arlington, NC

Average wind speed in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Arlington, NC

Average humidity in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Arlington, NC

Average rainfall in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Arlington, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arlington, NC

Average snowfall in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arlington, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Arlington, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arlington, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arlington, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Arlington, NC

Average UV index in December - Arlington, NC
  • 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
Arlington, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Arlington, NC

Average visibility in December - Arlington, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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