December weather forecast
East Spencer, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in East Spencer, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in East Spencer.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in East Spencer. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in East Spencer are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for East Spencer in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in East Spencer, is 51.4°F (10.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.7°F (2.6°C). 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, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 East Spencer, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in East Spencer is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

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 East Spencer have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In East Spencer, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month 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 intensity in December?

In East Spencer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Spencer, NC

Average temperature in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
East Spencer, NC

Average pressure in December - East Spencer, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Spencer, NC

Average wind speed in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
East Spencer, NC

Average humidity in December - East Spencer, 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
East Spencer, NC

Average rainfall in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
East Spencer, NC

Average rainfall days in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Spencer, NC

Average snowfall in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Spencer, NC

Average snowfall days in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Spencer, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Spencer, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Spencer, NC

Average sunshine days in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
East Spencer, NC

Average UV index in December - East Spencer, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
East Spencer, NC

Average cloud cover in December - East Spencer, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
East Spencer, NC

Average visibility in December - East Spencer, 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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