December weather forecast
Gaston, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Gaston, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Gaston records an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gaston, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gaston, North Carolina. In Gaston, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gaston, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gaston is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Gaston, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gaston in December?

Gaston in December has an average high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gaston?

In Gaston, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gaston?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gaston in December?

In Gaston, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gaston?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Gaston?

The average day length in December in Gaston, North Carolina, is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gaston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gaston?

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 Gaston?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gaston is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gaston?

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

Average temperature in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gaston, NC

Average pressure in December - Gaston, 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
Gaston, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gaston, NC

Average humidity in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gaston, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Gaston, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gaston, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gaston, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gaston, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gaston, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gaston, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gaston, NC

Average UV index in December - Gaston, 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
Gaston, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Gaston, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Gaston, NC

Average visibility in December - Gaston, 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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