December weather forecast
Hope Mills, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Hope Mills, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C). Hope Mills observes an average nighttime temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hope Mills, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hope Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.2 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hope Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Hope Mills, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Hope Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hope Mills, is 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.7°F (4.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hope Mills, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hope Mills, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hope Mills?

In Hope Mills, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Hope Mills?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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
Hope Mills, NC

Average temperature in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hope Mills, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average wind speed in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average humidity in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

Average rainfall in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average rainfall in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June, July and August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average snowfall in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Hope Mills, 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
Hope Mills, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope Mills, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average UV index in December - Hope Mills, 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
Hope Mills, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Hope Mills, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hope Mills, NC

Average visibility in December - Hope Mills, 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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