December weather forecast
Colerain, NC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colerain, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Colerain, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Colerain in December?

In Colerain, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°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 calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Colerain are May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Colerain, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Colerain have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°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 (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Colerain, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Colerain, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Colerain, NC

Average humidity in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Colerain, NC

Average rainfall in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Colerain, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colerain, NC

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Colerain, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Colerain, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colerain, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Colerain, NC

Average UV index in December - Colerain, 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
Colerain, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Colerain, NC

Average visibility in December - Colerain, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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