December weather forecast
Aurora, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Aurora, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). In Aurora, the average nighttime temperature during December is an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Aurora, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.2 days and collects up to 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Aurora, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Aurora, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Aurora, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Aurora?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Aurora, North Carolina, during December are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Aurora?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Aurora?

In Aurora, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Aurora in December?

In Aurora, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Aurora in December?

In Aurora, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Aurora?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Aurora?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Aurora?

On the first day of December in Aurora, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Aurora?

The months with the least sunshine in Aurora, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Aurora?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Aurora, North Carolina, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Aurora?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Aurora.

What is the UV index reading in December in Aurora?

In Aurora, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Aurora, NC

Average temperature in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Aurora, NC

Average pressure in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Aurora, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Aurora, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Aurora, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Aurora, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Aurora, NC

Average snowfall in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Aurora, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Aurora, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Aurora, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Aurora, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Aurora, NC

Average UV index in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Aurora, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Aurora, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Aurora, NC

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

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

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