December weather forecast
Elizabethtown, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from 62.1°F (16.7°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 39.9°F (4.4°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Elizabethtown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elizabethtown, records 55.6°F (13.1°C), while the low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Elizabethtown, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elizabethtown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Elizabethtown?

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 December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elizabethtown, NC

Average temperature in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, NC

Average wind speed in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 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 (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Elizabethtown, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Elizabethtown, NC

Average rainfall in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Elizabethtown, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elizabethtown, NC

Average snowfall in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elizabethtown, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Elizabethtown, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elizabethtown, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Elizabethtown, NC

Average UV index in December - Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, NC

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

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

Average visibility in December
Elizabethtown, NC

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

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

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