December weather forecast
Benson, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Benson, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

In Benson, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Benson, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) 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 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Benson, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Benson, is 53.6°F (12°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benson, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Benson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Benson, NC

Average temperature in December - Benson, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Benson, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Benson, NC

Average wind speed in December - Benson, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Benson, NC

Average humidity in December - Benson, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Benson, NC

Average rainfall in December - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Benson, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benson, NC

Average snowfall in December - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benson, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 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
Benson, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benson, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benson, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Benson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Benson, NC

Average UV index in December - Benson, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Benson, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Benson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Benson, NC

Average visibility in December - Benson, 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).

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