December weather forecast
Parkton, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Parkton, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.3°F (4.6°C) and max 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Parkton are January through March, November and December. In Parkton, in December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Parkton, records 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Parkton, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Parkton, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Parkton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Parkton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Parkton, NC

Average temperature in December - Parkton, 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 (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°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 (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Parkton, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Parkton, NC

Average wind speed in December - Parkton, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Parkton, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Parkton, NC

Average rainfall in December - Parkton, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Parkton, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Parkton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Parkton, NC

Average snowfall in December - Parkton, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Parkton, NC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Parkton, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Parkton, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Parkton, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Parkton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Parkton, NC

Average UV index in December - Parkton, 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
Parkton, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Parkton, NC

Average visibility in December - Parkton, 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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