Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, in Leicester, North Carolina, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leicester are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Leicester is December, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
What is the snowiest month in Leicester?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Leicester have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Leicester?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Leicester have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Leicester, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Leicester, 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
Leicester, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Leicester, NC
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Leicester, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Leicester, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leicester, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leicester, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leicester, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leicester, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Leicester, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Leicester, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Leicester, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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