December weather forecast
Erwin, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Erwin, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). Erwin experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 39.2°F (4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Erwin, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.1 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Erwin, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Erwin, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Erwin, is 54°F (12.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Erwin, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Erwin, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Erwin have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Erwin?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Erwin, NC

Average pressure in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Erwin, NC

Average wind speed in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Erwin, NC

Average humidity in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Erwin, NC

Average rainfall in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Erwin, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Erwin, NC

Average snowfall in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Erwin, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Erwin, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Erwin, 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
Erwin, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Erwin, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Erwin, NC

Average UV index in December - Erwin, 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
Erwin, NC

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

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

Average visibility in December
Erwin, NC

Average visibility in December - Erwin, 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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