December weather forecast
Loray Mills, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Loray Mills, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52°F (11.1°C) and min 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). Throughout December nights, Loray Mills registers an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 52°F (11.1°C) and the low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Loray Mills, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is 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 Loray Mills, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Loray Mills, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Loray Mills?

In Loray Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average temperature in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Loray Mills, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average wind speed in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average humidity in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average rainfall in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average snowfall in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Loray Mills, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Loray Mills, 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 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average UV index in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Loray Mills, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Loray Mills, NC

Average visibility in December - Loray Mills, 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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