December weather forecast
Pilot Mountain, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.2°F (9°C) and min 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Pilot Mountain, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Pilot Mountain. In Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. In Pilot Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Pilot Mountain?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pilot Mountain, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.8°F (1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Pilot Mountain?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Pilot Mountain?

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

How much does it rain in Pilot Mountain in December?

In Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pilot Mountain?

In Pilot Mountain, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pilot Mountain?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pilot Mountain.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pilot Mountain?

The average day length in December in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pilot Mountain?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pilot Mountain?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pilot Mountain?

In Pilot Mountain, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pilot Mountain?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pilot Mountain?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pilot Mountain is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average temperature in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average pressure in December - Pilot Mountain, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average humidity in December - Pilot Mountain, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pilot Mountain, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average UV index in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pilot Mountain, NC

Average visibility in December - Pilot Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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