December weather forecast
Gretna Green, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gretna Green, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.4°F (10.8°C) and min 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

Gretna Green's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

In Gretna Green, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gretna Green, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gretna Green. In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gretna Green, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Gretna Green, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gretna Green in December?

In December, in Gretna Green, the average high-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gretna Green, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gretna Green, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gretna Green in December?

In Gretna Green, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gretna Green, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

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 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month 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?

In Gretna Green, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Gretna Green, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average temperature in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average pressure in December - Gretna Green, 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
Gretna Green, NC

Average wind speed in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average humidity in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average rainfall in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average snowfall in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gretna Green, 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
Gretna Green, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average UV index in December - Gretna Green, 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
Gretna Green, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Gretna Green, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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

Average visibility in December
Gretna Green, NC

Average visibility in December - Gretna Green, 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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