December weather forecast
Council, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Council, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). December brings Council a consistent average low-temperature of 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Council, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Council, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.1 days and collects up to 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Council, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Council in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Council, is 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Council?

In December, the average relative humidity in Council, North Carolina, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Council in December?

In Council, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Council?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Council in December?

In Council, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Council?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Council?

In Council, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Council?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Council, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Council?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Council?

The average sunshine duration in December in Council is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Council?

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

Average temperature in December - Council, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Council, NC

Average pressure in December - Council, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Council, NC

Average wind speed in December - Council, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

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
Council, NC

Average humidity in December - Council, 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
Council, NC

Average rainfall in December - Council, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Council, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Council, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Council, NC

Average snowfall in December - Council, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Council, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Council, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Council, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Council, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Council, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Council, NC

Average UV index in December - Council, 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
Council, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Council, NC

Average visibility in December - Council, 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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