December weather forecast
Hamlet, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hamlet, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.3°F (12.4°C) and min 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Hamlet records a steady low-temperature average of 39.6°F (4.2°C) during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Hamlet, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Hamlet are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Hamlet, during December, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hamlet, North Carolina, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Hamlet, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Hamlet?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Hamlet?

The most humid month in Hamlet, North Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Hamlet?

In Hamlet, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Hamlet?

The wettest months in Hamlet, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Hamlet?

In December, in Hamlet, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hamlet?

In Hamlet, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hamlet?

The month with the shortest days in Hamlet, North Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hamlet?

The average day length in December in Hamlet is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hamlet?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hamlet, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hamlet?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hamlet.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hamlet?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hamlet is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hamlet?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hamlet, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hamlet, NC

Average temperature in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hamlet, NC

Average pressure in December - Hamlet, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hamlet, NC

Average wind speed in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hamlet, NC

Average humidity in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hamlet, NC

Average rainfall in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Hamlet, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hamlet, NC

Average snowfall in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hamlet, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
Hamlet, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hamlet, 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 54min).

  • 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
Hamlet, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Hamlet, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hamlet, NC

Average UV index in December - Hamlet, 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
Hamlet, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Hamlet, 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, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hamlet, NC

Average visibility in December - Hamlet, 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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