December weather forecast
Cooleemee, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Cooleemee, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) in November to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cooleemee, is 50.7°F (10.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cooleemee?

In Cooleemee, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) 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 Cooleemee have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Cooleemee have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average temperature in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average pressure in December - Cooleemee, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average wind speed in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average humidity in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average rainfall in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average snowfall in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Cooleemee, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cooleemee, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average UV index in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Cooleemee, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cooleemee, NC

Average visibility in December - Cooleemee, 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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