December weather forecast
Hampstead, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hampstead, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.5°F (14.7°C) and min 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings an average high-temperature of a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C), nearly matching the November temperature. An average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Hampstead.

Rainfall

In December, in Hampstead, North Carolina, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hampstead, there are 150.4 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The months with the most snowfall in Hampstead are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hampstead is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hampstead.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hampstead is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Hampstead?

In December, in Hampstead, the average high-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Hampstead?

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Hampstead, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Hampstead?

The average relative humidity in December in Hampstead, North Carolina, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Hampstead in December?

In Hampstead, North Carolina, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Hampstead?

The months with the most snowfall in Hampstead are January, February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing in Hampstead?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hampstead?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hampstead, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Hampstead have in December?

In December, the average day length in Hampstead, North Carolina, is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hampstead?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hampstead, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hampstead?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hampstead?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hampstead is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Hampstead?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hampstead, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hampstead, NC

Average temperature in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hampstead, NC

Average pressure in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hampstead, NC

Average wind speed in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hampstead, NC

Average humidity in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hampstead, NC

Average rainfall in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Hampstead, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hampstead, NC

Average snowfall in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hampstead, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hampstead, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hampstead, NC

Average UV index in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Hampstead, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Hampstead, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Hampstead, NC

Average visibility in December - Hampstead, 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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