December weather forecast
Leland, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Leland, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a still refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

In Leland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Leland, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.7 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Leland, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Leland, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Leland, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Leland in December?

In Leland, 57.9°F (14.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air 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 average humidity in December in Leland?

The average relative humidity in December in Leland, North Carolina, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Leland?

In December, in Leland, North Carolina, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Leland?

In Leland, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Leland have in December?

In Leland, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Leland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Leland?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Leland, North Carolina.

How many hours of sunshine does Leland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Leland, North Carolina, is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Leland?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Leland?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Leland, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leland, NC

Average temperature in December - Leland, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Leland, NC

Average pressure in December - Leland, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Leland, NC

Average wind speed in December - Leland, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Leland, NC

Average humidity in December - Leland, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Leland, NC

Average rainfall in December - Leland, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Leland, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Leland, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leland, NC

Average snowfall in December - Leland, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leland, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 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
Leland, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leland, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leland, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Leland, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Leland, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Leland, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Leland, NC

Average visibility in December - Leland, 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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