December weather forecast
Linville, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Linville, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Linville, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) 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 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Linville is 5.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Linville, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Linville, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Linville, North Carolina, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) 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 December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Linville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Linville, NC

Average temperature in December - Linville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Linville, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Linville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Linville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Linville, NC

Average humidity in December - Linville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Linville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Linville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Linville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Linville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Linville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Linville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Linville, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Linville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Linville, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Linville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Linville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Linville, NC

Average UV index in December - Linville, 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
Linville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Linville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Linville, NC

Average visibility in December - Linville, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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