December weather forecast
Jenkins Heights, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Jenkins Heights, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average high of 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). The nights of December in Jenkins Heights anticipate an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jenkins Heights, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Jenkins Heights are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Jenkins Heights, is 52°F (11.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Jenkins Heights, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Jenkins Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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 intensity in December?

In Jenkins Heights, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average temperature in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average wind speed in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average humidity in December - Jenkins Heights, 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
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average rainfall in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average snowfall in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jenkins Heights, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average UV index in December - Jenkins Heights, 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
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Jenkins Heights, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Jenkins Heights, NC

Average visibility in December - Jenkins Heights, 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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