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
The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a still refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C). An average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) is observed during the December nights.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Merritt, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. In Merritt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 39.61" (1006mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Merritt, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) 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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Merritt, North Carolina.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December in Merritt?
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What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Merritt have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Merritt have in December?
When is the lowest UV index?
How high is the UV index in December?
Average temperature in December
Merritt, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Merritt, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Merritt, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Merritt, NC
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Merritt, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").
Average rainfall days in December
Merritt, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Merritt, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Merritt, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Merritt, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Merritt, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Merritt, NC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Merritt, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Merritt, 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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