December weather forecast
Maple, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Maple, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Maple, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maple, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Maple, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Maple, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 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 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Maple, is 53.1°F (11.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Maple, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Maple?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Maple have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Maple?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Maple have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Maple?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maple, NC

Average temperature in December - Maple, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Maple, NC

Average pressure in December - Maple, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Maple, NC

Average wind speed in December - Maple, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Maple, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Maple, NC

Average rainfall in December - Maple, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Maple, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Maple, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maple, NC

Average snowfall in December - Maple, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maple, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Maple, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Maple, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maple, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maple, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Maple, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Maple, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Maple, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Maple, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Maple, NC

Average visibility in December - Maple, 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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