December weather forecast
Enfield, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Enfield, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Enfield's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). During the nights in December, Enfield experiences a consistent average temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Enfield, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.1 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min 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 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Enfield in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Enfield, is 52.2°F (11.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Enfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Enfield is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Enfield, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Enfield have in December?

In December, the average day length in Enfield is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Enfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Enfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°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 (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Enfield, NC

Average pressure in December - Enfield, 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
Enfield, NC

Average wind speed in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Enfield, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Enfield, NC

Average rainfall in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Enfield, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Enfield, NC

Average snowfall in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Enfield, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Enfield, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Enfield, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Enfield, NC

Average UV index in December - Enfield, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Enfield, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Enfield, NC

Average visibility in December - Enfield, 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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