December weather forecast
Lake Junaluska, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Lake Junaluska experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). Lake Junaluska's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Lake Junaluska, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lake Junaluska, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation. In Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.9 days and collects up to 43.43" (1103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Lake Junaluska in December has an average high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lake Junaluska, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake Junaluska, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Lake Junaluska?

The average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Junaluska?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Junaluska have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Lake Junaluska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average temperature in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average pressure in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average wind speed in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average humidity in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average rainfall in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average snowfall in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Junaluska, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average UV index in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Lake Junaluska, NC

Average visibility in December - Lake Junaluska, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (4mi).

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