December weather forecast
Macclesfield, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Macclesfield, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Macclesfield in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Macclesfield, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Macclesfield, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Macclesfield, North Carolina, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Macclesfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Macclesfield experiences an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Macclesfield, North Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Macclesfield have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Macclesfield have in December?

In Macclesfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Macclesfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Macclesfield, NC

Average temperature in December - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Macclesfield, NC

Average wind speed in December - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Macclesfield, NC

Average rainfall in December - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Macclesfield, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Macclesfield, NC

Average snowfall in December - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Macclesfield, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Macclesfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Macclesfield, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Macclesfield, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Macclesfield, NC

Average visibility in December - Macclesfield, 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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