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 shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). Mount Olive's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).Humidity
In Mount Olive, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Mount Olive, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.2 snowfall days, and 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Mount Olive is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Mount Olive have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Mount Olive, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Mount Olive, 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
Mount Olive, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Mount Olive, NC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
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