December weather forecast
Cove City, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Cove City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Cove City observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in November to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cove City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.9 days and collects up to 24.69" (627mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cove City, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cove City, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Cove City. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Cove City, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Cove City, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Does it snow in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

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 Cove City have in December?

In Cove City, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cove City?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Cove City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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
Cove City, NC

Average temperature in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cove City, NC

Average pressure in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cove City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cove City, NC

Average humidity in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Cove City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Cove City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cove City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cove City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Cove City, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cove City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cove City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cove City, NC

Average UV index in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Cove City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Cove City, NC

Average visibility in December - Cove City, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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