December weather forecast
Double Shoals, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Double Shoals, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). Double Shoals's temperature drops to an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Double Shoals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Double Shoals is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 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 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Double Shoals, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Double Shoals, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Double Shoals?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Double Shoals have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Double Shoals, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Double Shoals is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Double Shoals, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average temperature in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average pressure in December - Double Shoals, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average wind speed in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average humidity in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average rainfall in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average snowfall in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Double Shoals, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Double Shoals, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average UV index in December - Double Shoals, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

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

Average visibility in December
Double Shoals, NC

Average visibility in December - Double Shoals, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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