December weather forecast
Mount Holly, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Mount Holly, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's refreshing 59°F (15°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Holly, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Holly are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Mount Holly. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

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 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mount Holly, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mount Holly, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Mount Holly is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Mount Holly. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.97" (50mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mount Holly?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Mount Holly, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average temperature in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°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 (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average pressure in December - Mount Holly, 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
Mount Holly, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average humidity in December - Mount Holly, 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 and July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Mount Holly, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Holly, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average UV index in December - Mount Holly, 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
Mount Holly, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Holly, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Mount Holly, NC

Average visibility in December - Mount Holly, 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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