December weather forecast
Gold Rock, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Gold Rock, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) in November to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) is observed in Gold Rock.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gold Rock is 77%.

Rainfall

In Gold Rock, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Gold Rock. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5 snowfall days, and 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gold Rock.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Gold Rock is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Gold Rock?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gold Rock, is 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gold Rock?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gold Rock?

In Gold Rock, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Gold Rock?

December is the first month it typically snows in Gold Rock, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gold Rock?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gold Rock have in December?

In December, the average day length in Gold Rock, North Carolina, is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gold Rock?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gold Rock, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gold Rock?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gold Rock?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Gold Rock?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gold Rock is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average temperature in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average pressure in December - Gold Rock, 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
Gold Rock, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

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
Gold Rock, NC

Average humidity in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average snowfall in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Gold Rock, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average UV index in December - Gold Rock, 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
Gold Rock, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Gold Rock, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Gold Rock, NC

Average visibility in December - Gold Rock, 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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