December weather forecast
Bath, NC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). An average low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bath, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bath, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.2 days and collects up to 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bath, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Bath experiences an average high-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and a low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bath, North Carolina, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bath, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bath have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bath?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bath, NC

Average temperature in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average pressure in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average wind speed in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average humidity in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average rainfall in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average snowfall in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average UV index in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Bath, 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
Bath, NC

Average visibility in December - Bath, 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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