December weather forecast
Bell Arthur, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Bell Arthur, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). During December, Bell Arthur consistently records a temperature low averaging a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Bell Arthur, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Bell Arthur, 53.8°F (12.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.6°F (4.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bell Arthur, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Bell Arthur?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bell Arthur have in December?

In Bell Arthur, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Bell Arthur, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Bell Arthur.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bell Arthur?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average temperature in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average pressure in December - Bell Arthur, 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
Bell Arthur, NC

Average wind speed in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average humidity in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average rainfall in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average snowfall in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 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
Bell Arthur, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bell Arthur, 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 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Bell Arthur, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average UV index in December - Bell Arthur, 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
Bell Arthur, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Bell Arthur, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Bell Arthur, NC

Average visibility in December - Bell Arthur, 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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