December weather forecast
Hiddenite, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hiddenite, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). The low-temperature averages to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Hiddenite, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hiddenite, there are 139.4 rainfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hiddenite in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hiddenite, records 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hiddenite, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hiddenite, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hiddenite, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hiddenite?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hiddenite have in December?

In Hiddenite, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hiddenite?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In Hiddenite, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average temperature in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average pressure in December - Hiddenite, 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
Hiddenite, NC

Average wind speed in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Hiddenite, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average rainfall in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average snowfall in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hiddenite, NC

Average UV index in December - Hiddenite, 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
Hiddenite, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Hiddenite, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hiddenite, NC

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

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

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