December weather forecast
Kipling, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Kipling, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Kipling's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kipling, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 28.43" (722mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kipling, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kipling, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kipling are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Kipling experiences an average high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kipling, North Carolina, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 in Kipling.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Kipling, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kipling, NC

Average temperature in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Kipling, NC

Average pressure in December - Kipling, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kipling, NC

Average wind speed in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Kipling, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Kipling, NC

Average rainfall in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Kipling, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kipling, NC

Average snowfall in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Kipling, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Kipling, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kipling, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kipling, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kipling, NC

Average UV index in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kipling, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Kipling, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

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

Average visibility in December
Kipling, NC

Average visibility in December - Kipling, 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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