December weather forecast
Nakina, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Nakina, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

Nakina's average high-temperature in December is a mild 57°F (13.9°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 62.4°F (16.9°C) of November. Nighttime temperatures in Nakina consistently average a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.5 rainfall days, and 36.61" (930mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Nakina. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.8 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Nakina, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

In Nakina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Nakina experiences an average high-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Nakina is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Nakina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Nakina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nakina, NC

Average temperature in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Nakina, NC

Average pressure in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nakina, NC

Average wind speed in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Nakina, NC

Average humidity in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Nakina, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Nakina, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nakina, NC

Average snowfall in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nakina, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Nakina, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nakina, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Nakina, NC

Average UV index in December - Nakina, 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
Nakina, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Nakina, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Nakina, NC

Average visibility in December - Nakina, 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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