December weather forecast
Barretts Crossroads, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Barretts Crossroads, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In Barretts Crossroads, in December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Barretts Crossroads is 78%.

Rainfall

In Barretts Crossroads, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Barretts Crossroads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.4 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Barretts Crossroads, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

In Barretts Crossroads, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Barretts Crossroads, is 52.2°F (11.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Barretts Crossroads, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Barretts Crossroads?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Barretts Crossroads, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Barretts Crossroads is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°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
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average pressure in December - Barretts Crossroads, 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
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average wind speed in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average humidity in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 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
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barretts Crossroads, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average UV index in December - Barretts Crossroads, 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
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Barretts Crossroads, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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

Average visibility in December
Barretts Crossroads, NC

Average visibility in December - Barretts Crossroads, 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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