December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orrum, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.2°F (12.9°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Orrum encounters an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Orrum, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orrum, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Orrum, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Orrum experiences an average high-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and a low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orrum?

The average relative humidity in December in Orrum is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Orrum, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 Orrum is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Orrum is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Orrum have in December?

In Orrum, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orrum, NC

Average temperature in December - Orrum, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Orrum, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Orrum, NC

Average wind speed in December - Orrum, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Orrum, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Orrum, NC

Average rainfall in December - Orrum, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Orrum, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Orrum, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orrum, NC

Average snowfall in December - Orrum, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orrum, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Orrum, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orrum, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orrum, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Orrum, NC

Average UV index in December - Orrum, 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
Orrum, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Orrum, NC

Average visibility in December - Orrum, 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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