December weather forecast
Belmont, NC

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Belmont, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 59°F (15°C) in November to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Belmont, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Belmont.

Rainfall

In Belmont, North Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Belmont, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Belmont, North Carolina. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Belmont. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Belmont?

The high-temperature, in December, in Belmont, records 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Belmont?

The months with the highest humidity in Belmont are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Belmont?

The average relative humidity in December in Belmont is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Belmont?

In Belmont, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Belmont?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Belmont, North Carolina. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Belmont?

December is the first month it typically snows in Belmont, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Belmont?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Belmont?

In Belmont, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Belmont?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Belmont?

The month with the least sunshine in Belmont is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Belmont?

In Belmont, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Belmont?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Belmont?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Belmont is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Belmont, NC

Average temperature in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Belmont, NC

Average pressure in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Belmont, NC

Average wind speed in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Belmont, NC

Average humidity in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Belmont, NC

Average rainfall in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Belmont, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belmont, NC

Average snowfall in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belmont, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belmont, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belmont, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belmont, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Belmont, NC

Average UV index in December - Belmont, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Belmont, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Belmont, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Belmont, NC

Average visibility in December - Belmont, 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).

Belmont, North Carolina, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location