December weather forecast
Mineral Springs, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Mineral Springs, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.9°F (11.6°C) and min 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 17.05" (433mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Mineral Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.5 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Mineral Springs, in December, the average high-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mineral Springs, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mineral Springs, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mineral Springs have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Mineral Springs have in December?

In Mineral Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index 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
Mineral Springs, NC

Average temperature in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average pressure in December - Mineral Springs, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mineral Springs, NC

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average humidity in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Mineral Springs, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mineral Springs, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average UV index in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mineral Springs, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mineral Springs, NC

Average visibility in December - Mineral Springs, 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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