December weather forecast
Grayson, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Grayson, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Grayson, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Grayson, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Grayson?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Grayson, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Grayson have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Grayson is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Grayson, NC

Average temperature in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Grayson, NC

Average pressure in December - Grayson, 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
Grayson, NC

Average wind speed in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Grayson, NC

Average humidity in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Grayson, NC

Average rainfall in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Grayson, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grayson, NC

Average snowfall in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grayson, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grayson, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grayson, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Grayson, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Grayson, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Grayson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Grayson, NC

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

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

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