December weather forecast
Grimesland, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Grimesland, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). An average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Grimesland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Grimesland, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Grimesland, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.5 days and aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Grimesland, the average high-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Grimesland, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Grimesland, in December, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Grimesland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Grimesland, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Grimesland, NC

Average wind speed in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Grimesland, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Grimesland, NC

Average rainfall in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Grimesland, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grimesland, NC

Average snowfall in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grimesland, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 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
Grimesland, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grimesland, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grimesland, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Grimesland, NC

Average UV index in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Grimesland, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Grimesland, NC

Average visibility in December - Grimesland, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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