December weather forecast
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Hinnes Crossroads, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hinnes Crossroads, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.4 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hinnes Crossroads have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hinnes Crossroads have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hinnes Crossroads, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average temperature in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average pressure in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average wind speed in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average humidity in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hinnes Crossroads, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average UV index in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Hinnes Crossroads, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hinnes Crossroads, NC

Average visibility in December - Hinnes Crossroads, 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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