December weather forecast
Cherry Crossroads, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Cherry Crossroads, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cherry Crossroads, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cherry Crossroads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.1 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cherry Crossroads, records 52.2°F (11.2°C), while the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cherry Crossroads, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cherry Crossroads have in December?

In Cherry Crossroads, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cherry Crossroads, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average temperature in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°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 (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average pressure in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average wind speed in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average humidity in December - Cherry Crossroads, 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, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 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
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average UV index in December - Cherry Crossroads, 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
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Cherry Crossroads, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

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

Average visibility in December
Cherry Crossroads, NC

Average visibility in December - Cherry Crossroads, 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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