Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A mild drop in Gastonia's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Nighttime temperature in Gastonia, North Carolina, dips to a mean of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during December.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Gastonia, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gastonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gastonia. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gastonia, North Carolina.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Gastonia is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Gastonia in December?
What are the most humid months in Gastonia?
What is the average humidity in December in Gastonia?
How many days does it rain in December in Gastonia?
What is the snowiest month in Gastonia?
How much does it snow in Gastonia in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Gastonia?
How many hours of daylight does Gastonia have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gastonia?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Gastonia?
How long on average sun shines in December in Gastonia?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gastonia?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Gastonia?
Average temperature in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Gastonia, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gastonia, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Gastonia, 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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