December weather forecast
King, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in King, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in King consistently average a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in King is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in King, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in King, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in King, is 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in King are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In King, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In King, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In King, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does King have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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
King, NC

Average temperature in December - King, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
King, NC

Average pressure in December - King, 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
King, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
King, NC

Average humidity in December - King, 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
King, NC

Average rainfall in December - King, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
King, NC

Average rainfall days in December - King, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
King, NC

Average snowfall in December - King, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
King, NC

Average snowfall days in December - King, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
King, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - King, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
King, NC

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
King, NC

Average UV index in December - King, 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
King, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
King, NC

Average visibility in December - King, 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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