December weather forecast
Buies Creek, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buies Creek, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.4°F (11.9°C) and min 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Throughout the nights in December, Buies Creek experiences an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Buies Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.5 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Buies Creek, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Buies Creek, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Buies Creek, 53.4°F (11.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 39°F (3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 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 Buies Creek in December?

In Buies Creek, North Carolina, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Buies Creek, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Buies Creek have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Buies Creek?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index 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
Buies Creek, NC

Average temperature in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°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 (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Buies Creek, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average wind speed in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average humidity in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average rainfall in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average snowfall in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Buies Creek, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buies Creek, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average UV index in December - Buies Creek, 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
Buies Creek, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Buies Creek, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Buies Creek, NC

Average visibility in December - Buies Creek, 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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