December weather forecast
Dudley, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Dudley, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Throughout December nights, Dudley experiences a consistent temperature average of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dudley, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Dudley, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Dudley?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dudley have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Dudley have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dudley?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dudley is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dudley, NC

Average temperature in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Dudley, NC

Average pressure in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dudley, NC

Average wind speed in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dudley, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Dudley, NC

Average rainfall in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Dudley, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dudley, NC

Average snowfall in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dudley, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Dudley, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dudley, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dudley, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dudley, NC

Average UV index in December - Dudley, 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
Dudley, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Dudley, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Dudley, NC

Average visibility in December - Dudley, 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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