December weather forecast
Gerton, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Gerton, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Gerton sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). The temperature dips to an average of 33.8°F (1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Gerton is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gerton are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Gerton, North Carolina. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gerton, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gerton.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gerton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Gerton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gerton, records 48.4°F (9.1°C), while the low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gerton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Gerton?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Gerton in December?

In Gerton, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Gerton?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Gerton. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Gerton in December?

In Gerton, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gerton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gerton, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Gerton is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gerton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gerton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gerton?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gerton, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gerton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gerton?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gerton.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gerton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Gerton, NC

Average temperature in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Gerton, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gerton, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gerton, NC

Average humidity in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Gerton, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Gerton, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 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
Gerton, NC

Average snowfall in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gerton, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gerton, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gerton, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Gerton, NC

Average UV index in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gerton, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

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

Average visibility in December
Gerton, NC

Average visibility in December - Gerton, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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