December weather forecast
Groves, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Groves, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Groves, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Groves, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Groves, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Groves, in December, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Groves have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Groves, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Groves have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Groves is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Groves, NC

Average temperature in December - Groves, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Groves, NC

Average pressure in December - Groves, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Groves, NC

Average wind speed in December - Groves, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Groves, NC

Average humidity in December - Groves, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Groves, NC

Average rainfall in December - Groves, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Groves, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Groves, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Groves, NC

Average snowfall in December - Groves, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Groves, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Groves, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Groves, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Groves, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Groves, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Groves, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Groves, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Groves, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Groves, NC

Average visibility in December - Groves, 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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