December weather forecast
Barium Springs, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Barium Springs, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Barium Springs, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Barium Springs, is 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Barium Springs.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Barium Springs, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Barium Springs, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Barium Springs?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Barium Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average temperature in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.5°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 (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average pressure in December - Barium Springs, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average wind speed in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average humidity in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average rainfall in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average snowfall in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barium Springs, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Barium Springs, NC

Average UV index in December - Barium Springs, 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
Barium Springs, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Barium Springs, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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
Barium Springs, NC

Average visibility in December - Barium Springs, 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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