December weather forecast
Pinnacle, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pinnacle, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). December's nights in Pinnacle observe an average temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pinnacle, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Pinnacle is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pinnacle, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) 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 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Pinnacle have in December?

In Pinnacle, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pinnacle, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average pressure in December - Pinnacle, 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
Pinnacle, NC

Average wind speed in December - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pinnacle, NC

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average rainfall in December - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average snowfall in December - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Pinnacle, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pinnacle, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average UV index in December - Pinnacle, 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
Pinnacle, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Pinnacle, NC

Average visibility in December - Pinnacle, 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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