December weather forecast
Bailey, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bailey, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Bailey's average high-temperature eases from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature in Bailey is an icy 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bailey, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bailey, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bailey, North Carolina, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bailey, there are 4.2 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Bailey is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Bailey, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Bailey is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bailey, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bailey in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bailey, is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bailey?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Bailey in December?

In Bailey, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bailey?

In December, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bailey?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bailey have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bailey?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bailey, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bailey?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Bailey, North Carolina, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bailey have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Bailey?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bailey, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bailey, NC

Average temperature in December - Bailey, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Bailey, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bailey, NC

Average wind speed in December - Bailey, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bailey, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Bailey, NC

Average rainfall in December - Bailey, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Bailey, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Bailey, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bailey, NC

Average snowfall in December - Bailey, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bailey, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Bailey, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bailey, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bailey, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Bailey, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bailey, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bailey, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Bailey, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Bailey, NC

Average visibility in December - Bailey, 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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