December weather forecast
Clarendon, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Clarendon, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 57°F (13.9°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December records an average high-temperature of a mild 57°F (13.9°C), closely related to the 62.4°F (16.9°C) observed in November. Clarendon records an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Clarendon, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clarendon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.5 days and collects up to 36.61" (930mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Clarendon, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Clarendon.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Clarendon, records 57°F (13.9°C), while the low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Clarendon, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Clarendon, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Clarendon, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clarendon have in December?

In Clarendon, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Clarendon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clarendon, NC

Average temperature in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Clarendon, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clarendon, NC

Average wind speed in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Clarendon, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Clarendon, NC

Average rainfall in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Clarendon, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clarendon, NC

Average snowfall in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clarendon, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Clarendon, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clarendon, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Clarendon, NC

Average UV index in December - Clarendon, 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
Clarendon, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Clarendon, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Clarendon, NC

Average visibility in December - Clarendon, 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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