December weather forecast
Bennett, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bennett, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). Throughout December nights, Bennett registers an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Bennett, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.9 snowfall days, and 6.22" (158mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Bennett, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Bennett, in December, the average high-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Bennett?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bennett, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bennett, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) 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 Bennett have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Bennett, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bennett, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Bennett, NC

Average pressure in December - Bennett, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bennett, NC

Average wind speed in December - Bennett, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bennett, NC

Average humidity in December - Bennett, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bennett, NC

Average rainfall in December - Bennett, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Bennett, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Bennett, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bennett, NC

Average snowfall in December - Bennett, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Bennett, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Bennett, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bennett, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bennett, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Bennett, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bennett, NC

Average UV index in December - Bennett, 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
Bennett, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Bennett, NC

Average visibility in December - Bennett, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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