December weather forecast
Mooresboro, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Mooresboro, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 52°F (11.1°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

In Mooresboro, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). In Mooresboro, an average nighttime temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mooresboro, is 52°F (11.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Mooresboro?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Mooresboro.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Mooresboro is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mooresboro, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mooresboro, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mooresboro have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mooresboro are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Mooresboro, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average temperature in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average pressure in December - Mooresboro, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average humidity in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 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
Mooresboro, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mooresboro, 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 July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mooresboro, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mooresboro, NC

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mooresboro, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Mooresboro, NC

Average visibility in December - Mooresboro, 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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