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
December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Murphy reports a steady low-temperature average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Murphy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181 days and collects up to 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Murphy, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Murphy, North Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.8 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Murphy, North Carolina.On the first day of December in Murphy, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Murphy, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Murphy, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Murphy, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Murphy, NC
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Murphy, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 4.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").
Average rainfall days in December
Murphy, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Murphy, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Murphy, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Murphy, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Murphy, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Murphy, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Murphy, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Murphy, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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