December weather forecast
Gold Sand, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gold Sand, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In the month of December, Gold Sand's average low-temperature falls to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gold Sand, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Gold Sand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Gold Sand, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gold Sand, there are 6 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gold Sand is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Gold Sand, the average high-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gold Sand, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gold Sand, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gold Sand is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average temperature in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°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
Gold Sand, NC

Average pressure in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average humidity in December - Gold Sand, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average snowfall in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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 Sand, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gold Sand, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gold Sand, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gold Sand, NC

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Gold Sand, NC

Average visibility in December - Gold Sand, 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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