December weather forecast
Kernersville, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kernersville, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a mild 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a cool 50°F (10°C). Kernersville witnesses an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kernersville, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) 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 1.5 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 50°F (10°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kernersville, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kernersville, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Kernersville?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kernersville, NC

Average temperature in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Kernersville, NC

Average pressure in December - Kernersville, 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
Kernersville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Kernersville, NC

Average humidity in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Kernersville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Kernersville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kernersville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kernersville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Kernersville, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kernersville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kernersville, NC

Average UV index in December - Kernersville, 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
Kernersville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Kernersville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Kernersville, NC

Average visibility in December - Kernersville, 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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