December weather forecast
Glen Alpine, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Glen Alpine, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

Glen Alpine's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Glen Alpine's average low-temperature for the month of December records at an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Glen Alpine, is 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.3°F (1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Glen Alpine?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Glen Alpine is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Glen Alpine, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Glen Alpine, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Glen Alpine have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Glen Alpine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Glen Alpine have in December?

In Glen Alpine, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Glen Alpine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average temperature in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average pressure in December - Glen Alpine, 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
Glen Alpine, NC

Average wind speed in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average humidity in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average rainfall in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average snowfall in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Glen Alpine, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glen Alpine, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average UV index in December - Glen Alpine, 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
Glen Alpine, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Glen Alpine, NC

Average visibility in December - Glen Alpine, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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