December weather forecast
East Rockingham, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in East Rockingham, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). East Rockingham's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In East Rockingham, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In East Rockingham, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does East Rockingham have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In East Rockingham, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average pressure in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average wind speed in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average humidity in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall days in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall days in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
East Rockingham, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Rockingham, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average sunshine days in December - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average UV index in December - East Rockingham, 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
East Rockingham, NC

Average cloud cover in December - East Rockingham, 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, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
East Rockingham, NC

Average visibility in December - East Rockingham, 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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