December weather forecast
Black Mountain, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Black Mountain, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Black Mountain experiences a consistent average temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Black Mountain. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) 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 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Black Mountain, is 48°F (8.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are April and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Black Mountain, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Black Mountain, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) 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 Black Mountain, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average temperature in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Black Mountain, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average humidity in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

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

Average snowfall in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Black Mountain, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average UV index in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Black Mountain, NC

Average visibility in December - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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