December weather forecast
Kelford, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Kelford, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Kelford, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kelford, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kelford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Kelford, during the entire year, snow falls for 5 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kelford, North Carolina.
On the first day of December in Kelford, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kelford.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kelford is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Kelford?

In Kelford, 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kelford?

In December, the average relative humidity in Kelford, North Carolina, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Kelford in December?

In Kelford, North Carolina, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Kelford?

December is the first month it typically snows in Kelford. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kelford?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kelford have in December?

The average day length in December in Kelford, North Carolina, is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kelford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kelford, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Kelford?

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kelford.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kelford?

In Kelford, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kelford?

In Kelford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kelford, NC

Average temperature in December - Kelford, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°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 (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°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 (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Kelford, NC

Average pressure in December - Kelford, 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
Kelford, NC

Average wind speed in December - Kelford, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Kelford, NC

Average humidity in December - Kelford, 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, February, March, April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Kelford, NC

Average rainfall in December - Kelford, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Kelford, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kelford, NC

Average snowfall in December - Kelford, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kelford, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Kelford, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Kelford, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kelford, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kelford, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Kelford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kelford, NC

Average UV index in December - Kelford, 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
Kelford, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Kelford, NC

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

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

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