December weather forecast
Pineville, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Pineville, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Pineville's average high-temperature eases from a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C) to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 38.8°F (3.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Pineville, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pineville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 17.52" (445mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pineville, records 53.1°F (11.7°C), while the low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pineville, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pineville, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pineville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Pineville have in December?

In Pineville, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pineville, NC

Average temperature in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pineville, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pineville, NC

Average wind speed in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pineville, NC

Average humidity in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Pineville, NC

Average rainfall in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Pineville, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pineville, NC

Average snowfall in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pineville, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Pineville, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pineville, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pineville, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pineville, NC

Average UV index in December - Pineville, 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
Pineville, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Pineville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pineville, NC

Average visibility in December - Pineville, 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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