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
The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). During the month of December, Gatesville experiences a steady low-temperature average of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Gatesville, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gatesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.4 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Gatesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
In Gatesville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
When does it start to snow?
What is the month with the shortest days?
What is the average length of the day in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
How many hours of sunshine does Gatesville have in December?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Gatesville, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°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°F).
Average pressure in December
Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, 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 (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Gatesville, 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, February, April and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Gatesville, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Gatesville, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gatesville, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gatesville, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Gatesville, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gatesville, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Gatesville, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
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