December weather forecast
Echo Heights, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Echo Heights, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Echo Heights records an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Echo Heights, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Echo Heights, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.7 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:06 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Echo Heights is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Echo Heights, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Echo Heights, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Echo Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°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 (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average pressure in December - Echo Heights, 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
Echo Heights, NC

Average wind speed in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average humidity in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, June, July and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average rainfall in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average snowfall in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Echo Heights, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Echo Heights, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Echo Heights, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average UV index in December - Echo Heights, 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
Echo Heights, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Echo Heights, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Echo Heights, NC

Average visibility in December - Echo Heights, 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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