December weather forecast
Laurinburg, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Laurinburg, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C) in November to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Laurinburg, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. In Laurinburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Laurinburg, is 54.9°F (12.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Laurinburg, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Laurinburg, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Laurinburg is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Laurinburg is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Laurinburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Laurinburg is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average temperature in December - Laurinburg, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°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 (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Laurinburg, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average wind speed in December - Laurinburg, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Laurinburg, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average rainfall in December - Laurinburg, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Laurinburg, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average snowfall in December - Laurinburg, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Laurinburg, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Laurinburg, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Laurinburg, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Laurinburg, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average UV index in December - Laurinburg, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Laurinburg, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Laurinburg, NC

Average visibility in December - Laurinburg, 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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