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
As Little Switzerland enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) of November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Little Switzerland reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in December.Humidity
February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Little Switzerland, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.4 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 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 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Little Switzerland are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Little Switzerland?
What are the most humid months?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December in Little Switzerland?
When does it snow the most?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
What is the average length of the day in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Little Switzerland have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
How high is the UV index in December?
Average temperature in December
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Little Switzerland, 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
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Little Switzerland, 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
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Little Switzerland, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Little Switzerland, 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
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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