December weather forecast
Pleasant Hill, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pleasant Hill, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Pleasant Hill's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Hill, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.2 snowfall days, and 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pleasant Hill in December?

In Pleasant Hill, 51.6°F (10.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.4°F (3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pleasant Hill, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Pleasant Hill have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pleasant Hill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average temperature in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.6°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average pressure in December - Pleasant Hill, 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
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average wind speed in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average humidity in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average rainfall in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average snowfall in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pleasant Hill, 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 February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average UV index in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasant Hill, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Pleasant Hill, NC

Average visibility in December - Pleasant Hill, 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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