December weather forecast
Eureka, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eureka, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.4°F (4.1°C) and max 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). Eureka encounters a steady low-temperature average of 39.4°F (4.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 31.38" (797mm) 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 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.5 snowfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 53.6°F (12°C) and the low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, 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 December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Eureka. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Eureka?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°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 (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Eureka, NC

Average pressure in December - Eureka, 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
Eureka, NC

Average wind speed in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Eureka, NC

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Eureka, NC

Average rainfall in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Eureka, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eureka, NC

Average snowfall in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Eureka, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Eureka, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eureka, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eureka, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Eureka, NC

Average UV index in December - Eureka, 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
Eureka, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Eureka, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Eureka, NC

Average visibility in December - Eureka, 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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