December weather forecast
Polkton, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Polkton, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Polkton records a consistent low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Polkton. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Polkton. In Polkton, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Polkton, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Polkton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Polkton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Polkton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Polkton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Polkton, records 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Polkton?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Polkton?

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

What is the rainiest month in Polkton?

The month with the most rainfall in Polkton, North Carolina, is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Polkton?

In Polkton, North Carolina, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Polkton in December?

In Polkton, North Carolina, during December, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Polkton?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Polkton?

On the first day of December in Polkton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Polkton?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Polkton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Polkton?

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

Average temperature in December - Polkton, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Polkton, NC

Average pressure in December - Polkton, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Polkton, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Polkton, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Polkton, NC

Average rainfall in December - Polkton, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Polkton, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Polkton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Polkton, NC

Average snowfall in December - Polkton, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Polkton, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Polkton, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Polkton, 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
Polkton, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Polkton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Polkton, NC

Average UV index in December - Polkton, 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
Polkton, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Polkton, NC

Average visibility in December - Polkton, 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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