December weather forecast
Otto, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Otto, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C). Otto reports an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Otto, with an average of 4.9h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Otto?

Otto in December has an average high-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Otto?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Otto, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Otto?

The average relative humidity in December in Otto, North Carolina, is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Otto?

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Otto in December?

In Otto, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Otto?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Otto, North Carolina. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Otto?

In Otto, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Otto?

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

How many hours of daylight does Otto have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Otto?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Otto, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Otto?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Otto, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Otto?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Otto?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Otto.

How high is the UV index in December in Otto?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Otto is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Otto, NC

Average temperature in December - Otto, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Otto, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Otto, NC

Average wind speed in December - Otto, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Otto, NC

Average humidity in December - Otto, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Otto, NC

Average rainfall in December - Otto, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.49"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Otto, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Otto, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otto, NC

Average snowfall in December - Otto, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Otto, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Otto, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otto, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otto, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Otto, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Otto, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Otto, NC

Average UV index in December - Otto, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Otto, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Otto, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Otto, NC

Average visibility in December - Otto, 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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