December weather forecast
Mud Castle, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mud Castle, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C). An average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

In Mud Castle, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Mud Castle, North Carolina, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 24.02" (610mm) 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 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Mud Castle, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mud Castle.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Mud Castle experiences an average high-temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mud Castle, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mud Castle, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min 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 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mud Castle have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average temperature in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average pressure in December - Mud Castle, 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
Mud Castle, NC

Average wind speed in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average humidity in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average rainfall in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average snowfall in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Mud Castle, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average UV index in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Mud Castle, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mud Castle, NC

Average visibility in December - Mud Castle, 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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