December weather forecast
Pelham, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pelham, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). Throughout December, Pelham witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Pelham, North Carolina. The months with the most snowfall in Pelham, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pelham, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Pelham, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pelham. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Pelham in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pelham, records 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Pelham?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Pelham?

In Pelham, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Pelham in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Pelham?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Pelham?

In Pelham, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pelham?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pelham, North Carolina, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pelham have in December?

In Pelham, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pelham?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Pelham?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Pelham?

In Pelham, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pelham?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Pelham?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Pelham is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pelham, NC

Average temperature in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pelham, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pelham, NC

Average wind speed in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pelham, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Pelham, NC

Average rainfall in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Pelham, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pelham, NC

Average snowfall in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pelham, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Pelham, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and 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
Pelham, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Pelham, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Pelham, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pelham, NC

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

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 30).

Average visibility in December
Pelham, NC

Average visibility in December - Pelham, 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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