December weather forecast
Elm City, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elm City, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

In Elm City, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Elm City experiences an average low-temperature reading of 38.8°F (3.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Elm City, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elm City, North Carolina, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:08 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 is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elm City in December?

The high-temperature during December is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elm City, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elm City, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:08 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 long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elm City?

In Elm City, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Elm City, NC

Average temperature in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°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 (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Elm City, NC

Average pressure in December - Elm City, 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
Elm City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Elm City, NC

Average humidity in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Elm City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Elm City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elm City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elm City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Elm City, NC

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

Average sunshine days in December
Elm City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Elm City, NC

Average UV index in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Elm City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Elm City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Elm City, NC

Average visibility in December - Elm City, 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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