December weather forecast
Oakboro, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Oakboro, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.7°F (11.5°C) and min 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's refreshing 59°F (15°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Oakboro's temperature drops to an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Oakboro, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oakboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:12 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Oakboro, in December, the average high-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Oakboro, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oakboro, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) 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 Oakboro have in December?

In Oakboro, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oakboro?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Oakboro, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oakboro, NC

Average temperature in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakboro, NC

Average pressure in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oakboro, NC

Average wind speed in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakboro, NC

Average humidity in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Oakboro, NC

Average rainfall in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakboro, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakboro, NC

Average snowfall in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakboro, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Oakboro, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakboro, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakboro, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakboro, NC

Average UV index in December - Oakboro, 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
Oakboro, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Oakboro, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Oakboro, NC

Average visibility in December - Oakboro, 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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