December weather forecast
Joplor, NC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 37.2°F (2.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) 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 7:14 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 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. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Joplor, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Joplor, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Joplor have in December?

In Joplor, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Joplor?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Joplor have in December?

In Joplor, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Joplor, NC

Average pressure in December - Joplor, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Joplor, NC

Average wind speed in December - Joplor, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Joplor, NC

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Joplor, NC

Average rainfall in December - Joplor, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Joplor, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Joplor, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Joplor, NC

Average snowfall in December - Joplor, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Joplor, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Joplor, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Joplor, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Joplor, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Joplor, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Joplor, NC

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

Average cloud cover in December
Joplor, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Joplor, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Joplor, NC

Average visibility in December - Joplor, 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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