December weather forecast
Hays, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hays, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48°F (8.9°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Hays expects an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Hays, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hays, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Hays. The month with the most snowfall in Hays is December, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hays, is 48°F (8.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Hays?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hays, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Hays?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hays, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Hays have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hays is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Hays, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hays, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hays, NC

Average wind speed in December - Hays, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Hays, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hays, NC

Average rainfall in December - Hays, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Hays, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hays, NC

Average snowfall in December - Hays, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hays, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Hays, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hays, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hays, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Hays, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hays, NC

Average UV index in December - Hays, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hays, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Hays, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hays, NC

Average visibility in December - Hays, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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