December weather forecast
Drexel, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Drexel, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Drexel experiences a steady low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Drexel in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Drexel, is 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.3°F (1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Drexel?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Drexel, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Drexel, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Drexel, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Drexel have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Drexel, NC

Average temperature in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Drexel, NC

Average pressure in December - Drexel, 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
Drexel, NC

Average wind speed in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Drexel, NC

Average humidity in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Drexel, NC

Average rainfall in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Drexel, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drexel, NC

Average snowfall in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Drexel, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drexel, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drexel, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Drexel, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Drexel, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Drexel, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Drexel, NC

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

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

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