December weather forecast
Oak City, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oak City, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Oak City's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). In Oak City, an average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Oak City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Oak City, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Oak City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.6 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall in Oak City. December is the first month it typically snows in Oak City. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Oak City, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 39°F (3.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Oak City is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Oak City, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Oak City?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oak City have in December?

In Oak City, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oak City, NC

Average temperature in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Oak City, NC

Average pressure in December - Oak City, 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
Oak City, NC

Average wind speed in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oak City, NC

Average humidity in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Oak City, NC

Average rainfall in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and October (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Oak City, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oak City, NC

Average snowfall in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oak City, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Oak City, NC

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Oak City, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Oak City, NC

Average UV index in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Oak City, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Oak City, NC

Average visibility in December - Oak City, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).

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