December weather forecast
Lowgap, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lowgap, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

Lowgap's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). During the nights in December, Lowgap experiences a consistent average temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Lowgap are February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Lowgap, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lowgap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.7 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lowgap, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lowgap, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lowgap, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in December?

In Lowgap, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lowgap, NC

Average temperature in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lowgap, NC

Average pressure in December - Lowgap, 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
Lowgap, NC

Average wind speed in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lowgap, NC

Average humidity in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Lowgap, NC

Average rainfall in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Lowgap, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lowgap, NC

Average snowfall in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lowgap, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lowgap, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lowgap, NC

Average UV index in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lowgap, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Lowgap, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lowgap, NC

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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