December weather forecast
Pinetops, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Pinetops, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Pinetops sees a steady low-temperature average of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pinetops, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Pinetops, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pinetops, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Pinetops.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pinetops, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Pinetops?

In December, in Pinetops, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pinetops?

In Pinetops, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pinetops?

In Pinetops, North Carolina, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Pinetops?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pinetops?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pinetops, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pinetops?

The average day length in December in Pinetops, North Carolina, is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pinetops?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pinetops, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pinetops?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Pinetops, North Carolina, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pinetops?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Pinetops?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Pinetops is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pinetops, NC

Average temperature in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pinetops, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Pinetops, NC

Average wind speed in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pinetops, NC

Average humidity in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Pinetops, NC

Average rainfall in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Pinetops, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pinetops, NC

Average snowfall in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pinetops, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Pinetops, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pinetops, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pinetops, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Pinetops, NC

Average UV index in December - Pinetops, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pinetops, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Pinetops, NC

Average visibility in December - Pinetops, 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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